Red Alert Issued for Extreme Heat Waves Across Israel's Jordan Valley and Arava

First reported by Now 14 · Aug 9, 2026

What happened

Israel faces a red alert for extreme heat in the Jordan Valley and Arava, with heavy heat and high humidity expected despite slight temperature drops over the coming days. Temperatures will remain above average, posing risks of dehydration and heat-related emergencies.

• 01A red alert for extreme heat was issued for the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Arava regions.
• 02Heavy to extreme heat and high humidity will persist despite slight temperature drops.
• 03Today will be hot and dry inland, mild along the coast, with clear to partly cloudy nights.
• 04Temperatures range from 20-33°C in Jerusalem to 30-41°C in Eilat today.
• 05Authorities warn of dehydration and heat-related risks during outdoor activities.
• 06The heat wave is expected to continue through Thursday with only minor cooling.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 11, 2026

Red Alert Issued for Extreme Heat Waves Across Israel's Jordan Valley and Arava

YnetCenter · HebrewAug 11, 2026

Israel Faces Above-Normal Heat and Heavy Heat Burdens Across Most Regions

YnetCenter · HebrewAug 11, 2026

Israel Faces Continued Heatwave With Relief Expected Friday

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026

Israel Faces Extreme Heatwaves with Slight Cooling Expected by Friday

Now 14Right · HebrewAug 10, 2026

Israel Faces Slight Temperature Drop Amid Ongoing Heatwave

SrugimRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026

Israel Issues Heat Warnings Amid Extreme Temperatures Across Regions

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026

Extreme Heatwave Continues Across Most of Israel with Slight Cooling Expected

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026

Israel Faces Extreme Heat Warning With Red Alert for Multiple Regions

YnetCenter · HebrewAug 10, 2026

Israel Faces Rising Temperatures and Extreme Heat Across Most Regions

WallaCenter · HebrewAug 10, 2026

Extreme Heatwave Persists Across Israel With Red Alerts in Several Regions

WallaCenter · HebrewAug 10, 2026

Israel Faces Gradual Heat Rise With Peak Temperatures Expected Wednesday

MakoCenter · HebrewAug 10, 2026

Heatwave Hits Israel With Above-Normal Temperatures Until Thursday

N12Center · HebrewAug 10, 2026

Heatwave Hits Israel With Above-Normal Temperatures Until Thursday

YnetCenter · HebrewAug 10, 2026

Israel Faces Rising Temperatures and Extreme Heat Waves Across Most Regions

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 9, 2026

Israel Faces Intense Heatwaves With Extreme Temperatures Across Most Regions

Now 14Right · HebrewAug 9, 2026

Extreme Heatwave Hits Most of Israel with Relief Expected Midweek

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