Israeli Meteorological Chief Warns of Most Intense and Prolonged Heatwave This Season

First reported by Walla · 16 hours ago

What happened

Dr. Amir Gevati, head of Israel's Meteorological Service, forecasts a severe heatwave peaking early next week with temperatures up to 47°C near the Sea of Galilee, urging caution during peak heat hours.

• 01Israel faces its most intense and prolonged heatwave of the season early next week.
• 02Temperatures could reach 47 degrees Celsius near the Sea of Galilee.
• 03Saturday will already be extremely hot, signaling rising temperatures.
• 04Public advised to avoid outdoor activities during peak heat to prevent heatstroke.
• 05Similar heatwave last August caused numerous heat-related health incidents.
• 06Temperatures expected to start falling only by Tuesday.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew59 minutes ago

Israeli Meteorological Chief Warns of Most Intense and Prolonged Heatwave This Season

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israel Prepares for Severe Heatwave with Temperatures Reaching 47°C Near Sea of Galilee

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israel Prepares for Electricity Demand Surge Amid Incoming Heatwave

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli Health Ministry Warns of Severe Heatwave Peaking This Weekend

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israeli Health Ministry Issues Urgent Heatwave Warning Ahead of Weekend

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

Israeli Health Ministry Issues Heatwave Warning and Safety Guidelines

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

Severe Heatwave Hits Israel With Peak Temperatures Expected Saturday

YnetCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

Israel Faces Slight Temperature Rise with Intense Heat Across Most Regions

WallaCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

Heatwave Peaks Saturday with Extreme Temperatures and Fire Risks Across Israel

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew12 hours ago

Israel Faces Rising Temperatures and Severe Heatwaves Across Most Regions

Now 14Right · Hebrew12 hours ago

Israel Faces Extreme Heatwave This Weekend With Temperatures Soaring

MakoCenter · Hebrew14 hours ago

Extreme Heatwave to Hit Israel This Weekend, Peaking Saturday and Sunday

N12Center · Hebrew14 hours ago

Extreme Heatwave to Hit Israel This Weekend, Peaking Saturday and Sunday

YnetCenter · Hebrew16 hours ago

Israel Faces Extreme Heat Wave With Temperatures Up to 47°C and Fire Risks

WallaCenter · Hebrew16 hours ago

Extreme Heat Wave Hits Israel With Potential 30-Year Temperature Record

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