Israel Faces Continued Heatwave with Rain and Flood Risks in Northern and Coastal Areas
Israel continues to endure a heatwave with temperatures above seasonal averages, though a slight cooling is expected tomorrow. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in northern and coastal areas, raising flood concerns. Multiple heat alerts remain in effect across the country.
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- Israel experiences above-average temperatures with a slight cooling expected tomorrow.
- Rain and isolated thunderstorms are forecast in northern and coastal regions on Saturday.
- Flooding risks prompt warnings, especially in the coastal plains.
- Multiple heatwave alerts issued, including red warnings in several valleys and desert areas.
- Temperatures today range from 21°C in Jerusalem to 43°C in Eilat.
- Emergency services have responded to flood rescues, such as in Abu Ghosh.
Israel is experiencing unusually high temperatures for the season, with clear skies expected today following morning cloud dispersal. Temperatures will remain elevated but stable, with a slight drop anticipated tomorrow, especially in mountainous and inland regions, bringing conditions back to seasonal norms. Despite the cooling trend, significant heat stress will persist in some areas.
Saturday's forecast predicts partly cloudy skies with little temperature change. Light rain or drizzle may occur in the north and along the coast in the morning, with localized showers expected overnight from northern Israel down to the northern Negev. There is also a chance of isolated thunderstorms in the north. Coastal plains face a risk of flooding due to the rain.
The Meteorological Service has issued early heatwave warnings: an orange alert covers the southern Golan Heights, Jezreel Valley, northeastern Samaria, northern and southern Negev, and the Arava. Yellow alerts apply to the Upper Galilee, Carmel, central highlands, coastal plain, Shephelah, southern Negev mountains, and Eilat mountains. A red alert is in effect for the Beit She'an Valley, Kinneret Basin, Jordan Valley, northern and southern Judean Desert, Dead Sea area, eastern Lower Galilee, and Hula Valley.
Temperatures today range from 21 to 34 degrees Celsius in Jerusalem, 24 to 32 in Tel Aviv, 26 to 30 in Haifa, and up to 43 degrees in Eilat. Emergency services have already responded to flooding incidents, such as in Abu Ghosh, highlighting the ongoing risks associated with the weather conditions.
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