The head of the Israel Meteorological Service said Thursday that the current heatwave is expected to be the most significant and prolonged of the season, according to ynet.
The head of the Israel Meteorological Service said Thursday that the ongoing heatwave is expected to be the most significant and prolonged of the season, according to ynet. The statement marks an escalation from earlier forecasts, which had predicted a heatwave through Monday but did not characterize it as the season's most severe.
The forecast has been building over the past two days. On Tuesday evening (Jul 28), meteorologist Lior Sudri first forecast a slight temperature rise through Sunday, followed by an updated forecast of intensifying heat stress through Monday. Later that evening, N12 meteorologist Ilanit Adler confirmed that a heatwave would begin Friday and last through Monday, with heavy to extreme heat stress across most areas. The Meteorological Service's new warning now extends the timeline and severity, advising residents to take precautions against heat stress as temperatures are expected to remain elevated for an extended period.
The Zioneer has been tracking above-seasonal temperatures since mid-July, with multiple forecasts warning of heavy to extreme heat stress. As reported on July 17, heat stress was expected to intensify over the weekend, and on July 22, a significant temperature rise was forecast for late July. The current heatwave represents the culmination of a particularly hot summer pattern.
It remains unclear how long "prolonged" will be in practice. The Meteorological Service has not specified an end date beyond the current heatwave, and the forecast from earlier this week had indicated improvement by Monday. Residents are advised to monitor updates and take necessary precautions.
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