Israel is bracing for a stormy weekend with heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms expected across the country as temperatures drop below seasonal averages.
Friday will be cloudy with intermittent rain in the north and center of the country, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms. Local rain is expected in the northern Negev. Local flooding is possible along the coastal plain, particularly on the central and southern coast, and there is a risk of flash floods in streams near the Dead Sea. Strong winds will blow in most areas. Temperatures will drop and will be lower than usual for the season.
Shabbos will bring intermittent rain accompanied by isolated thunderstorms in the north and center of the country. Local flooding is expected along the coastal plain, with emphasis on the central and southern coast and the lowlands. Local rain is also forecast for the northern Negev, and flash floods are possible in the streams of the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea. Strong westerly winds will blow across most of the country. Temperatures will drop further and it will be colder than usual for the season.
