Forecast: Temperatures rise as heat intensifies nationwide
Israel is bracing for intensifying heat waves over the coming days, with temperatures expected to reach scorching levels across most regions. Authorities have warned of extreme heat stress, particularly in inland areas and the Jordan Valley.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events pose significant public health risks and impact infrastructure, requiring citizens to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.
After the morning clouds clear Saturday, skies will turn fair and temperatures will rise slightly, with worsening heat stress expected across most of the country. The maximum UV index will be very high to extreme. Extreme heat stress is forecast in the Sea of Galilee basin and along the Dead Sea, while heavy heat stress is expected in the southern Golan Heights and its slopes, the northern valleys, Lower Galilee, the coastal plain, the Shfela, the Jordan Valley and the Arava.
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