The heat wave is expected to peak today, with heavy to extreme heat stress across most of Israel and temperatures reaching up to 46°C in the Jordan Valley, according to the morning weather forecast.
Earlier this morning, at 06:25, The Zioneer reported N12 meteorologist Ilanit Adler's forecast that the heatwave would peak today with temperatures reaching up to 46°C in the Jordan Valley. The current morning weather forecast now confirms that peak, with heavy to extreme heat stress across most of the country. The specific temperature extreme for the Jordan Valley was already highlighted in Adler's initial report.
At the same time, a separate forecast from ynet also stated that the heat wave would peak today, and another forecast noted that temperatures would remain significantly above seasonal norms, with gradual relief expected from Monday.
As The Zioneer reported on July 19, temperatures were expected to rise with heavy heat stress nationwide and extreme conditions in the Jordan Valley and Arava. Subsequent reports over the following days continued to track elevated temperatures and heat stress across the country.
The current forecast does not introduce any new information beyond what was already reported at 06:25. The peak temperatures and heat stress levels remain as previously forecast. The public is advised to take precautions against the extreme heat.
3 developments
- StrongToday: Temperatures rise further, heavy heat stress nationwide, extreme in Jordan Valley and Arava
- StrongThursday: Heavy heat stress, temperatures up to 42°C in Ein Gedi
- DevelopingWeather Forecast: Moderate to severe heat stress expected today
- StrongHeat stress warning: extreme to severe in eastern regions; moderate elsewhere
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