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Heatwave Peaks in Israel Before Rare August Rainfall Expected This Weekend
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israel's heatwave peaks with temperatures up to 45°C before a rare August rain is forecast this weekend, mainly in eastern northern and central regions. Heat warnings remain in effect today, with temperatures dropping gradually starting tomorrow.
- 01Israel's heatwave peaks with up to 45°C in the Jordan Valley and 35°C in the mountains.
- 02Temperatures will gradually fall starting tomorrow but heavy heat persists until the weekend.
- 03Rare local rains expected Saturday afternoon in northern and central Israel, especially eastern areas.
- 04Rainfall could be heavy and accumulate several millimeters quickly, unusual for August.
- 05Multiple heat alerts issued today: red, orange, and yellow warnings across various regions.
- 06Meteorological Service head calls August rains in these areas highly unusual.
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