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Israel Faces Above-Average Heat This Weekend Before Temperatures Normalize

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 12 hours ago

What happened

Israel will experience above-average heat this weekend with temperatures peaking on Friday and gradually cooling to seasonal norms by Monday, according to the Meteorological Service.

  • 01Israel will see above-average temperatures this weekend, especially inland and in mountainous areas.
  • 02Friday will be hotter than usual, with the coastal plain remaining cooler.
  • 03Saturday and Sunday will bring gradual temperature drops, returning closer to seasonal averages.
  • 04The Meteorological Service noted a 136-year heat record in an unusual update.
  • 05By Monday, temperatures will normalize to typical seasonal levels.
  • 06Tuesday will see a slight temperature increase again, mainly inland and in the mountains.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israel Faces Above-Average Heat This Weekend Before Temperatures Normalize
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
Extreme Heat Wave Hits Most of Israel With Red Alerts Issued

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