Israel is bracing for wintry weather over the coming days, with a sharp drop in temperatures and local rain accompanied by winds and thunderstorms, according to the Israel Meteorological Service. Hail is expected, and there is concern for flash flooding in parts of the country.
Monday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with mid- and high-level cloud cover. Temperatures will remain unchanged and typical for the season. From the afternoon, local rain is possible in the south.
Tuesday, election day: Partly cloudy to cloudy. Temperatures will drop but remain typical for the season. Local rain is expected, mainly in the south and east. Toward midday, rain will intensify in those areas and will be accompanied by thunderstorms, gusts of wind and hail. Significant flash flooding is forecast in the wadis of the southern Negev, the Arava and the Dead Sea.
