Israel Faces Hottest Day of the Week with No Significant Relief Soon

First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

Israel is experiencing its hottest day of the week with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in several areas, and no significant cooling is expected soon. Slight temperature fluctuations will occur early next week, but overall heat will persist through July.

• 01Sunday is the hottest day of the week with temperatures rising above seasonal norms.
• 02Temperatures reached 43.3°C in Sodom yesterday and will exceed 40°C in several areas today.
• 03A 1-2 degree temperature increase is expected today and tomorrow compared to the weekend.
• 04Slight cooling is forecasted for Monday and Tuesday, but heat will remain above average.
• 05The Meteorological Service warns the second half of July will be warmer than usual, with some days significantly hotter.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

Israel Faces Hottest Day of the Week with No Significant Relief Soon

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew8 hours ago

Heavy Heat and Humidity to Persist Across Israel Through Midweek

WallaCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

Israel Faces Intense Heatwave with High Humidity on Coastal Plain

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew13 hours ago

Heat Intensifies Across Israel with Rising Temperatures and Humidity

Now 14Right · Hebrew15 hours ago

Severe Heatwave to Persist Across Israel Through Midweek

WallaCenter · Hebrew20 hours ago

Heatwave Hits Israel with Temperatures Rising 3-4 Degrees in One Day

YnetCenter · Hebrew20 hours ago

Israel Faces Record Heatwave with 43.3°C in Sodom and Rising Temperatures Expected

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Israel Faces Intensified Heat Stress Across Most Regions with Extreme Sun Exposure

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