Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Strong Winds

Israel is set to experience a significant shift to winter weather conditions in the coming days, with a noticeable drop in temperatures and heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. The forecast indicates that Wednesday will start partly cloudy to clear, with temperatures in the eastern valleys decreasing but remaining slightly above average elsewhere. On Thursday, conditions will become partly to fully cloudy, with a slight temperature drop to seasonal averages. Localized rain is expected intermittently in northern and central Israel.

More substantial rainfall is predicted for Friday, with intermittent showers in northern and central areas, potentially including isolated thunderstorms. There is a concern for urban flooding, and light rain may fall in the northern Negev. Flash floods are also a possibility in the Judean Desert and Jordan Valley. Temperatures will continue to fall, making it cooler than usual.

Saturday is expected to see similar weather to Friday. By Sunday, the rain will gradually cease, with partly cloudy skies and cooler-than-average temperatures prevailing.