Gradual Heatwave Builds Across Israel Ahead of Weekend

Israel is experiencing a gradual increase in temperatures and heavy heat burdens across most regions this week. On Wednesday, the weather cleared after morning clouds dispersed, with a slight temperature rise expected in the mountains and inland areas. Heat stress will intensify, especially in interior zones. Thursday will see a further slight temperature increase, with readings above seasonal norms mainly in the mountains and inland. Heat burdens will worsen across most areas, accompanied by strengthening northern winds along the coastal plain from midday.

Friday will bring another mild temperature rise, particularly in the mountains and inland, where it will be hotter and drier than usual. The coastal plain will remain mild, but heavy to extreme heat burdens are forecast for most parts of the country. On Saturday, some relief is expected with morning cloudiness giving way to partly cloudy to clear skies and a temperature drop mainly in the mountains and inland. Despite this decline, heavy to extreme heat burdens will persist in most areas.

Forecasted temperatures for Wednesday night and Thursday include Jerusalem at 18-31°C, Tel Aviv 24-31°C, Haifa 24-30°C, Safed 19-31°C, Katzrin 21-35°C, Tiberias 24-36°C, Nazareth 22-34°C, Afula 22-35°C, Beit She'an 25-38°C, Lod 24-32°C, Ashdod 24-31°C, Ein Gedi 26-37°C, Beersheba 23-35°C, Mitzpe Ramon 20-33°C, and Eilat 28-40°C.