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Israel Braces for Heatwave With Temperatures Above Average

Israel is experiencing a rapid weather transition, shifting from scattered rain along the coastal plain on Wednesday morning to a significant heatwave by Friday, before temperatures return to seasonal norms on Sunday.

3 newsrooms · 1 language · since 21 Oct, 07:51

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What happened

01Scattered rain fell along Israel's coastal plain on Wednesday morning before a warming trend began.
02Temperatures rose and humidity decreased on Thursday, with Jerusalem reaching 27°C and Eilat reaching 32°C.
03A significant heatwave is forecast for Friday, bringing increased heat stress across most of Israel.
04Friday temperatures are expected to reach 31°C in Tel Aviv and Haifa, and 33°C in Be'er Sheva.
05Strong easterly winds will blow in the northern and central mountains on Friday morning.
06Saturday will see a temperature drop in the coastal plain, lowlands, and northern Negev.
07Temperatures will return to seasonal norms on Sunday, bringing relief from the heat stress.

On Thursday, temperatures began to rise and humidity decreased, particularly in inland and mountainous areas. Strong northerly winds were expected along the coastal plain in the afternoon, with potential dust in the southern regions. High temperatures on Thursday were forecast to reach 27°C in Jerusalem and Haifa, 28°C in Tel Aviv, and 32°C in Eilat.

By Friday, a full heatwave is expected across most of the country, bringing increased heat stress, particularly in the Jordan Valley. Temperatures are forecast to reach 28°C in Jerusalem, 31°C in Tel Aviv and Haifa, and up to 33°C in Be'er Sheva and Afula. Strong easterly winds will blow in the northern and central mountains in the morning, shifting to strong northerly winds along the coast in the afternoon.

Saturday will bring a slight temperature drop, especially along the coastal plain, the lowlands, and the northern Negev, though conditions will remain warmer than average. Full relief from the heatwave is expected on Sunday, as temperatures return to seasonal norms.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated 07:57

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