Rain

After the rare system mostly bypassed Israel, rain was documented overnight and in the early morning hours along the coastal plain and in the center. In northern Tel Aviv, 7.9 mm of rain fell. Today, temperatures will rise slightly and it will be partly cloudy.

After forecasts of heavy rainfall and flooding, the rain event ended in most areas with only a few millimeters. The Meteorological Service explains that the center of the unusual upper-level trough shifted north, directing heavy rains toward Syria and Lebanon. In Israel, unusual winds and high waves were recorded, and temperatures on Mount Hermon dropped to 8 degrees.

Israelis staying in Cyprus received emergency mobile alerts due to severe weather hitting the region. Meanwhile, Israel prepares for its earliest recorded first autumn rain.

Local rain is expected from the afternoon in the north, spreading to the center at night. Thunderstorms and minor flooding are possible along the coastal plain. By Sunday morning, the rain will reach the northern Negev before tapering off.

A shift in the forecast: the rain expected on the night between Saturday and Sunday will be less intense than previously predicted. The Meteorological Service director stated that while the rains remain unusual for August, they are not expected to cause significant disruptions or flooding.

Extreme rainfall is expected starting the night between Saturday and Sunday. A slight drop in temperatures begins today, with the first rains arriving tomorrow. Thunderstorms are forecast for the north, and there is a risk of flooding on the coastal plain due to the intensity of the precipitation.

An extreme summer rain event is expected on the night between Saturday and Sunday, potentially causing flooding and hail along the northern coast, in Haifa, and the Sharon area. Experts warn of insufficient funding for drainage systems and call for a comprehensive national strategy to combat the climate crisis.

Today there will not yet be a significant change in the weather, a heavy heat load is expected in the coastal area and 43 degrees are expected in Eilat. Tomorrow temperatures will drop slightly, and on Saturday the rain will arrive: in the morning there may be drizzles in the north, at night rain is expected also in the center and there may be thunderstorms alongside a fear of flooding on the...

Today there will be another slight rise in temperatures, which will be higher than usual, and extreme heat will be felt in large areas. On Friday some relief is expected, but on Saturday it will warm up again, and towards night local rain is expected in the north and center, alongside thunderstorms.

The rain event that occurred more than a week ago was not the last: the Meteorological Service predicts more rain at the beginning of next week, which may break seasonal records. "Two rain events in August are extremely unusual and even unprecedented," the service reported.

Today, Monday, a slight drop in temperatures is expected, mainly in mountainous and inland areas, where they will be slightly lower than the seasonal average. The sky will be partly cloudy, providing some relief from the heat. Until noon, there is a chance of drizzle or light local rain in the north and along the coastal plain.

"Very, very unusual": The director of the Meteorological Service, Dr. Amir Givati, explained in an interview with the ynet studio the connection between the possibility of heavy rains in the middle of August and the "Super El Niño" phenomenon, the reasons for the extreme change, and when the peak is expected.

Heavy rains and potential flooding are expected in parts of Israel this weekend, right at the peak of summer. Meteorologists attribute this unusual weather to the global "Super El Niño" phenomenon.

The "Super El Niño" effect: The coming days are expected to be hotter than usual for the season, but at the weekend there is a possibility of a highly unusual phenomenon for mid-August - local rains in various areas of the country. This is the explanation for the phenomenon.