A wintry weather system will bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and unseasonably cold temperatures to Israel over the coming days, the Meteorological Service said. Flooding is expected in coastal cities and the Shfela, with flash-flood warnings issued for the Judean Desert and the Jordan Valley.
Thursday: Partly cloudy to cloudy, with a slight drop in temperatures to seasonal average. Scattered rain in the north and center of the country, with isolated thunderstorms possible.
Friday: Partly cloudy to cloudy, with intermittent rain in the north and center, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms. Flooding is expected in coastal cities and the Shfela. Scattered rain in the northern Negev, with flash-flood warnings for the Judean Desert and Jordan Valley. Temperatures will drop and it will be colder than usual.







