Heatwave Ahead of Shabbat: Temperatures to Rise, Strong Winds Expected

On Thursday, temperatures rose above seasonal averages, with humidity dropping in the mountains and inland regions. Strong northerly winds of up to 40 km/h were forecast along the coastal plain, while southern areas, including the Negev and Beersheba, faced potential dust and reduced visibility. High temperatures reached 27°C in Jerusalem, 28°C in Tel Aviv, and 32°C in Eilat, with overall national temperatures ranging from 15°C to 33°C.

Friday will bring even hotter, summery weather, with extreme heatwave conditions expected across most of the country. Strong easterly winds will blow in the northern and central mountains in the morning, shifting to strong northerly winds along the coastal plain in the afternoon.

Temperatures will begin to drop on Saturday, particularly along the coast, the Shefela region, and the northern Negev, though most areas will remain warmer than average. By Sunday, temperatures are forecast to fall back to seasonal norms, bringing widespread relief from the heat.