The extreme heat wave continues, with a slight further rise in temperatures expected today. The weather will remain hotter than usual to very hot in the mountains and inland areas, and humid along the coast. Extreme heat stress will prevail throughout all regions of the country, with extreme temperatures measured in the mountains and eastern parts of the country. Meanwhile, local rain is possible in the afternoon hours, mainly in southern Israel. Forecasted temperatures for today and tonight: Jerusalem 26-37, Tel Aviv 27-33, Haifa 27-32, Safed 25-40, Katzrin 26-41, Tiberias 29-40, Nazareth 25-34, Afula 26-39, Beit She'an 28-43, Lod 27-36, Ashdod 27-32, Ein Gedi 31-42, Beer Sheva 26-38, Mitzpe Ramon 27-38, Eilat 32-46.