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Heavy rain, flooding forecast through Sunday

Meteorological Service warns of local flooding along coastal plain and flash floods in Judean Desert streams; temperatures to drop below seasonal average

Heavy Rain and Flooding Forecast Through Sunday Across Israel

Rain is expected across Israel over the coming days, according to the latest forecast from the Israel Meteorological Service.

Today (Friday) will be cloudy. Intermittent rain is forecast in the north and center of the country, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms. Local rain is expected occasionally in the northern Negev. Local flooding is possible along the coastal plain, particularly the central and southern coastal areas, and there is a risk of flash floods in streams near the northern Dead Sea. Strong winds will blow in most areas. Temperatures will drop and remain below the seasonal average.

Tonight, Friday night: Intermittent rain accompanied by thunderstorms will fall from the north of the country down to the northern Negev. Local flooding is forecast in coastal plain cities, particularly along the central and southern coast. Flash floods are expected in Judean Desert and Dead Sea streams.

Shabbos: Intermittent rain accompanied by isolated thunderstorms will fall in the north and center of the country. Local flooding is forecast along the coastal plain, particularly the central and southern coast and the Shephelah lowlands. Local rain is also expected in the northern Negev, and flash floods are forecast in Judean Desert and Dead Sea streams. Strong westerly winds will blow across most of the country. Temperatures will drop further and it will be colder than usual for the season.

Sunday will be partly cloudy to cloudy. Local rain will continue in the north and center of the country, with isolated thunderstorms still possible in the morning hours. Through midday there is a risk of local flooding along the coastal plain, particularly the central and southern coastal areas. From midday the rain will weaken and gradually decrease. Temperatures will remain below the seasonal average.

Monday will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with no significant change in temperatures, which will remain below the seasonal average. In the afternoon, strong northerly winds will blow along the coast.

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