Israel Faces Gradual Heat Rise With Peak Temperatures Expected Wednesday

Israel is experiencing a gradual increase in temperatures, with the heat expected to peak on Wednesday. Monday morning will start with cloudiness, clearing up later to bring warmer and drier conditions, especially in the mountainous and inland areas where temperatures will be above average. Coastal plains will remain relatively mild. Heavy to extreme heat burdens are forecasted across most regions of the country.

Tuesday will continue with above-average heat and dry weather in the mountains and inland, while the coastal plains stay cooler. The heat stress will remain heavy to extreme nationwide. By Wednesday, skies will be mostly clear, and temperatures will reach their highest levels, with dry conditions and a strong heatwave sensation in the inland areas. The heat burden will persist at heavy to extreme levels throughout the country.

Temperatures will stay above seasonal norms through Thursday, after which a slight relief in heat intensity is expected. Key temperature forecasts include Jerusalem ranging from 23 to 33 degrees Celsius, Tel Aviv 25 to 31, Haifa 23 to 32, Kiryat Shmona 22 to 38, Safed 23 to 33, Tiberias 23 to 39, Ashdod 24 to 32, Beersheba 21 to 37, Mitzpe Ramon 24 to 36, and Eilat 31 to 42 degrees Celsius.