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Israel Faces Extreme Heat Before Unprecedented August Rainstorm Hits Weekend
Israel faces extreme heat on Thursday before a rare and potentially record-breaking rainstorm begins late Saturday night, spreading from northern Israel to the center and northern Negev with thunderstorms and hail expected early Sunday.
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What happened
- 01Israel experiences heavy heat Thursday before a rare rainstorm starts late Saturday night.
- 02Rain and thunderstorms will peak early Sunday, with possible hail and lightning.
- 03The storm may break August rainfall records, following an earlier significant rain event.
- 04Rain will cover a broad area from northern Israel to the northern Negev, unprecedented for August.
- 05Temperatures will drop significantly Sunday with relief from the heat, especially inland and in the mountains.
This event follows an earlier August rainfall, making it unprecedented in Israel's meteorological history.
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