Temperatures will drop slightly today and be average for August, with moderate to heavy heat stress and a humid coast, according to N12 meteorologist Ilanit Adler. The coming week will open with a temperature rise, leading to a heatwave expected Tuesday through Thursday, with the lowland area likely to be the hottest zone.
N12 meteorologist Ilanit Adler issued a fresh forecast early Thursday morning, predicting a slight temperature drop that returns temperatures to seasonal averages for August. The coastal plain will be humid, while inland areas will experience moderate to heavy heat stress. More significantly, Adler warned of a new heatwave beginning Tuesday next week and lasting through Thursday, with the lowland (Shfela) expected to be the hottest zone.
The forecast refines a series of updates published on Tuesday, Aug 4, at 05:56 Jerusalem. The sequence began with meteorologist Lior Sudri reporting a clear day and a slight temperature drop. Adler then took over, first noting slightly above-seasonal heat and moderate to heavy heat stress (v2). By the third update, she reported a return to seasonal norms and a weekend cooling trend, with a new heatwave expected mid-next week (v3, v4). The current forecast narrows the heatwave window to Tuesday through Thursday, specifying the Shfela as the hottest area.
The Zioneer has been tracking Adler's forecasts throughout the summer. As reported on Aug 3, the peak of the previous heatwave had passed, with a gradual cooldown expected. On Aug 5, Adler again forecast a weekend cooling trend and a new heatwave mid-next week. The current update continues this pattern of alternating heat relief and renewed heatwaves.
The exact intensity of the coming heatwave and the precise temperature ranges remain to be seen; further updates are expected as the week progresses.
4 developments
- DevelopingIlanit Adler forecasts slight warming today, significant heat mid-next week
- DevelopingIlanit Adler: Heavy-extreme heat stress today, gradual cooling over weekend
- DevelopingWeather forecast: Heatwave peak has passed, gradual temperature drop ahead, says N12 meteorologist
- DevelopingN12 meteorologist: Summer heatwave to persist until Thursday, Wednesday hottest day
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