Heatwave Expected in Israel From Friday, Temperatures May Reach 47°C Near Sea of Galilee

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago

What happened

Israel faces a heatwave starting Friday with temperatures up to 47°C near the Sea of Galilee, accompanied by dry weather and wildfire risks.

• 01Heatwave to hit Israel starting Friday, peaking Saturday and Sunday.
• 02Dry conditions and strong winds expected in northern Israel.
• 03Increased wildfire risk due to weather conditions.
• 04Sea of Galilee and northern valleys forecasted as hottest areas.
• 05Temperatures may reach 47°C on Sunday near the Sea of Galilee.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew7 minutes ago

Heatwave Expected in Israel From Friday, Temperatures May Reach 47°C Near Sea of Galilee

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

Extreme Heat Wave Hits Israel During Bein Hazmanim Period, Red Alert Issued

Now 14Right · Hebrew5 hours ago

Israel Faces Record Heatwave with Temperatures Reaching 46°C in Jordan Valley

YnetCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago

Temperatures Rise Slightly with Unseasonably Warm Weather in Israeli Highlands and Interior

Now 14Right · Hebrew11 hours ago

Israel Faces Intensifying Heatwave With Extreme Temperatures Expected This Weekend

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew11 hours ago

Israel Faces Rising Heat with Extreme Heatwaves Expected Through Early August

SrugimRight · Hebrew16 hours ago

Extreme Heat Wave Intensifies Across Israel With No Relief Expected Soon

SrugimRight · Hebrew20 hours ago

Israel Faces Severe Heatwave With Temperatures Up to 46°C Starting Thursday

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Israel Faces Rising Heat and Increasing Extreme Heat Stress This Week

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