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Unseasonal August Weather Brings Local Rain, Thunderstorms, and Flood Risks in Eastern Israel
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First reported by Mako · 46 minutes ago
What happened
In an unusual mid-August event, eastern Israel experienced local rain, thunderstorms, and flood risks, with continued instability expected through Sunday and a cooling trend on Monday.
- 01Unseasonal local rain and thunderstorms hit eastern Israel on August 15, including Jerusalem and Maale Adumim.
- 0215.2 mm of rain was recorded in Maale Adumim, a local record for the Jerusalem area.
- 03Flood warnings were issued for the Judean Desert and Dead Sea Rift due to flash flood risks.
- 04A yellow warning for high, dangerous waves was issued for the Mediterranean coast on August 15.
- 05Weather instability will persist Sunday with possible afternoon showers, mainly in the east.
- 06Monday will bring cooler temperatures and relief from the heatwave, with possible coastal drizzles.
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