Friday will be clear and hot across Israel, with heavy heat stress in the mountains and inland, and humid conditions along the coast, according to meteorologist Lior Sudri. Mediterranean winds are 15–35 km/h with waves 60–120 cm. Temperatures range from 23°C in Beersheba to 42°C in Eilat.
Friday's weather across Israel is clear and hot, with heavy heat stress in the mountains and inland areas, and humid conditions along the coast, according to meteorologist Lior Sudri. Winds in the Mediterranean are 15–35 km/h with waves 60–120 cm. Temperatures range from 23°C in Beersheba to 42°C in Eilat.
The forecast comes as part of a developing heatwave that has been intensifying since early Friday morning. At 05:48 Jerusalem, N12 meteorologist Ilanit Adler reported a further rise in temperatures, with heavy to extreme heat stress across most regions. Shortly after, i24NEWS reported that the heatwave would persist through the weekend, peaking on Sunday. The latest update, also at 05:48, now forecasts temperatures reaching up to 45°C (113°F) on Sunday, with extreme heat stress nationwide.
The Zioneer has been tracking the rising temperatures throughout the week. On Thursday, July 30, Lior Sudri reported heavy to extreme heat stress with temperatures up to 42°C in Ein Gedi. On Wednesday, July 29, conditions were clear and slightly hotter than seasonal. The heatwave has been building steadily.
The exact conditions for Saturday and Sunday remain subject to forecast updates, with the peak heat expected on Sunday.
4 developments
- StrongWednesday weather: Clear, slightly hotter than seasonal, humid coast
- DevelopingFriday weather: Clear, slightly above-seasonal heat, dangerous sea conditions
- StrongThursday: Heavy heat stress, temperatures up to 42°C in Ein Gedi
- DevelopingFriday weather: Partly cloudy to clear, seasonal temperatures across Israel
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