Israel Faces Rare Intense Rainstorm With Hail and Thunder This Weekend
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The Israeli Meteorological Service warns of a rare and intense rainstorm with hail and thunderstorms starting Saturday night, posing flood risks in northern coastal and central regions.
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- A rare intense rainstorm will hit northern coastal and central Israel starting Saturday night.
- 20-30 mm of rain expected within 1-3 hours, with hail and thunderstorms.
- Significant risk of urban flooding and disruptions in Gush Dan and Shfela areas.
- The event is unprecedented for summer and linked to the 'Super El Niño' phenomenon.
- Meteorological Service will monitor and update the public as the situation develops.
The Israeli Meteorological Service has issued a special warning for an unusually intense rain event expected to begin Saturday night and continue into Sunday morning. This rare weather phenomenon for the summer season will mainly impact northern coastal areas, Sharon, Gush Dan, and the Shfela region.
The storm is forecast to bring 20 to 30 millimeters of rain within a very short period of one to three hours, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and hail. Due to the heavy rainfall in such a brief timeframe, there is a significant risk of urban flooding and severe disruptions, particularly in coastal cities including the Gush Dan metropolitan area and the Shfela.
Meteorological experts describe this as an unprecedented event for this time of year, linked to the ongoing 'Super El Niño' phenomenon affecting weather patterns globally. The Meteorological Service will continue monitoring the situation closely and provide further updates as necessary.
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