Rain Returns to Israel, Flooding Expected in Central Coastal Areas

Israel is set to experience a significant change in weather as rain is forecast to return starting Thursday night and continuing through the weekend, according to the Meteorological Service. Initially, the rain will be localized in the north, but it is expected to intensify and spread to the coastal plain by Friday morning, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms. The forecast for Friday indicates intermittent rain in the north and center, with potential for local flooding along the coast, particularly in the central and southern stretches. Flash floods are also a concern in the streams of the northern Dead Sea region. Strong winds are anticipated across most areas, and temperatures will drop below seasonal averages.

On Saturday, the rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue in the north and center, with continued risk of coastal flooding in the central and southern coastal plain and the Shephelah. Localized rain is also predicted for the northern Negev, and flash floods are possible in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea streams. Strong westerly winds will blow, and temperatures will continue to be colder than usual.

Sunday will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with lingering local rain in the north and center, and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms in the morning. Localized flooding along the coast is possible until the afternoon, after which the rain is expected to gradually weaken. Temperatures will remain below average.

By Monday, skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with conditions remaining colder than usual. Strong northerly winds are expected along the coast in the afternoon. The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow alert for significant rainfall, expected to be between 75 to 100 mm, in the Carmel, northern, central, and southern coastal plains, and the Shephelah, from Thursday morning until Saturday night.