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The upcoming weekend will be characterized by comfortable weather, relatively mild for the season. On Friday morning it will be partly cloudy, but during the day it will clear up and become pleasant. There will also be another slight drop in temperatures, mainly in mountainous areas and inland, and they will be normal for the season, alongside a noticeable relief in heat stress.

A gradual cooling trend is expected over the coming weekend, bringing relief from the heat across the country. Starting Thursday, temperatures will begin to drop toward seasonal averages as morning clouds clear.

The Meteorological Service has issued red, orange, and yellow alerts for extreme heat stress expected tomorrow across the country. Here are the affected areas, critical timeframes, and expected conditions.

Today, Wednesday, will be fair after morning clouds dissipate. Temperatures will rise slightly, especially in mountain and inland areas, with an increase in heat load across the country.

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.

In Lebanon, footage was documented of "a young man risking his life to save people at sea and a child swept away in a flood at a refugee camp," in Syria solar panels "flew away" and trees fell - and here we had a little rain. In the Western Galilee, flooding is still possible; this is the forecast for the beginning of the week.

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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.

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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...

A sharp change in weather over the weekend: starting Saturday night, widespread rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected. 20–30 mm may fall on the coast within a few hours, potentially breaking the historical rainfall record for August.

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.

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Temperatures will rise and remain higher than the seasonal average. They will continue to climb throughout the week, mainly in the mountains and inland, with a slight drop expected on Thursday, though levels will still stay above average.

Temperatures will drop slightly today, mainly in the mountains and inland, but heavy to extreme heat loads will still prevail in most areas. Tomorrow there will be another slight drop in temperatures.

Temperatures will rise throughout the week, and heat stress will intensify in most areas. On Friday, it will be hotter than usual and dry in the mountains and inland, and humid on the coastal plain. From Saturday, a drop in temperatures will begin, and they will return to being normal for the season.

Today there will be a slight rise in temperatures, mainly in the mountains and inland, and it will be hotter later in the week. On Saturday, some relief will be felt.

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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.

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In Moshav Beka'ot, 11 mm of rain have been recorded. In the afternoon, rain is expected in the Jerusalem area, the Judean Desert, and the Dead Sea. The coming days will bring cooling followed by a shift toward increased heat stress.

Following record-breaking rainfall in Jerusalem and the Judean Desert, local rain and thunderstorms are expected tomorrow, primarily in the east, with a continued risk of flash floods. Police are on high alert, and the Nature and Parks Authority has prohibited entry into flowing riverbeds.

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Rain began falling in Jerusalem and the north this afternoon; there is a continued risk of flash floods in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea. Swimming at Achziv Beach is prohibited due to dangerous sea conditions.

Temperatures will rise, but local rains are expected from the afternoon. In the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea, there is a risk of flash floods. The unusual weather will continue throughout the week with drizzles, rains, and a drop in temperatures.

Unstable rainy weather is expected to hit large areas of Israel starting from noon. Emergency forces are on high alert due to fears of deadly flash floods, and safety guidelines have been published.

"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.

Following the easing of the heatwave, Israel expects partly cloudy skies and a further drop in temperatures. On Saturday, unseasonal rain is possible in the east of the country.

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.

Although temperatures will drop slightly, it will still be hotter than usual and humid on the coastal plain. The gradual decrease will continue tomorrow and on Friday, when some relief from the heat load will also be felt - and light rain is possible in the north and center. On Saturday, no significant change.

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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.

The weather today will continue to be hotter than usual and dry in the mountains and inland, and humid on the coastal plain. Tomorrow a gradual drop in temperatures will begin, and on Friday they are expected to return to being normal for the season - with a possibility of drizzle or light local rain in the north and center.

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From today until Thursday it will be hotter than usual and dry in the mountains and the interior of the country, and humid on the coastal plain. Starting Wednesday, a slight drop in temperatures will be felt, but heavy to extreme heat loads will continue to prevail across the country.

The morning will be partly cloudy, followed by fair weather. Temperatures will rise, particularly in mountainous and inland areas, exceeding seasonal averages. Further warming is expected tomorrow.

Heavy to extreme heat stress is expected in most parts of the country, with Mediterranean waves reaching up to a meter. Temperatures will continue to rise in the coming days, bringing hotter and drier conditions inland, with muggy weather on the coastal plain.

Italy has placed all major cities on the highest heat alert, while Austria broke a temperature record of 41.2 degrees. The drought is affecting electricity production, shipping, and firefighting efforts across Europe, and authorities are warning of further deterioration.

Those planning to be outdoors during the noon hours are advised to prepare for heavy heat loads, especially in the eastern and southern regions. It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids, minimize prolonged exposure to the sun as much as possible, and avoid physical activity during the hot hours of the day.

Temperatures have dropped slightly but remain higher than usual for the season, with heavy to extreme heat stress expected in most parts of the country. Temperatures are expected to return to seasonal norms by Thursday.

Particularly high temperatures have been recorded in the vicinity of the Sea of Galilee in recent days. This morning, the lake's water level was measured at -213.015 meters below the Mediterranean Sea level, a concerning and unusual figure that recalls extreme situations from the past.

Today there will be a relief in the heatwave, but heavy to extreme heat loads will continue to prevail throughout the country. Tomorrow and Wednesday there will be slight drops in temperatures but it will still continue to be hotter than usual for the season and heavy to extreme heat loads. On Thursday, temperatures will be normal for the season and further relief in heat loads will be felt.