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Winter Storm Approaches Israel With Rain, Thunder, and Strong Winds
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First reported by Vesty · 2 hours ago
What happened
A winter storm is bringing rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms to Israel starting Friday, with temperatures dropping significantly. The weather is expected to moderate slightly for Yom Kippur before a slight cooling trend on Tuesday.
- 01Winter storm brings rain, thunder, and strong winds starting Friday.
- 02Temperatures will drop significantly, especially in mountainous areas.
- 03Local rain expected in the north and center of the country.
- 04Weather to moderate for Yom Kippur with warming temperatures.
- 05Slight cooling trend expected on Tuesday.
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