Israel Faces Unusually Hot Weather on Tisha B'Av Fast Day

Following the morning cloud dispersal today, Israel will experience pleasant weather with a slight temperature rise, especially in the mountainous regions and inland areas. The heat will be above average and dry in these areas, while the coastal plain will remain mild. Heat stress is expected to increase.

The forecast for the coming days includes Thursday, July 23, with clear skies after morning clouds and continued above-normal heat in the mountains and inland, while the coastal plain remains mild. On Friday, July 24, partial morning clouds will give way to pleasant weather, accompanied by a temperature drop mainly in the mountains and inland, returning to seasonal norms and easing heat stress. Winds will strengthen in the afternoon. Saturday, July 25, will be pleasant after morning cloud dispersal, with little change in temperatures.

Specific temperatures for key cities on the fast day include Tel Aviv-Jaffa at 26° to 31°C, Haifa 26° to 32°C, Jerusalem 23° to 33°C, Ashdod 25° to 31°C, Beersheba 23° to 37°C, Ashkelon 27° to 30°C, Mitzpe Ramon 21° to 33°C, and Afula 23° to 36°C.