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Israel Faces Prolonged Heatwave With Temperatures Peaking Midweek
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First reported by Ynet · 15 hours ago
What happened
Israel is enduring a severe heatwave with temperatures peaking midweek, reaching up to 46 degrees Celsius in the Jordan Valley, the highest since last August. The heat will ease slightly by Thursday but remain above normal for August.
- 01Israel is experiencing a prolonged heatwave with temperatures rising through the week.
- 02Peak temperatures of 45-46°C expected in the Jordan Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- 03Monday will be hot and very dry, especially inland.
- 04The highest temperature recently recorded was 44.7°C in Sedom, the hottest in a year.
- 05Temperatures will start to drop slightly by Thursday but remain above average.
- 06The heatwave affects all parts of Israel, including the Dead Sea and Eilat.
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