Israel will see little change in the weather Saturday, with partly cloudy skies in the morning giving way to mostly clear conditions later in the day and temperatures remaining near seasonal averages across most of the country.
The Mediterranean Sea will be calm to moderate, with waves of 40 to 90 centimeters (16 to 35 inches). The maximum UV index is expected to be high to very high.
Seasonal weather holds through weekend before heat intensifies early next week
(Photo: Tami Nachmiya)
Saturday night will remain partly cloudy, and light drizzle is possible toward Sunday morning in northern and central Israel.
On Sunday, skies will remain partly cloudy. According to the detailed forecast, temperatures are expected to dip slightly, particularly in the mountains and inland areas, with a chance of light drizzle during the morning in northern and central parts of the country.
Monday will be partly cloudy to mostly clear, with a slight rise in temperatures, especially in the mountains and inland areas. Temperatures are expected to climb slightly above seasonal averages, and heat stress will intensify across much of the country.
A further slight increase is expected Tuesday, again mainly in the mountains and inland areas, bringing temperatures above normal for the season.
Forecast highs and lows for Saturday: Jerusalem 30°C (86°F) / 17°C (63°F); Tel Aviv 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F); Haifa 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F); Safed 30°C (86°F) / 19°C (66°F); Katzrin 34°C (93°F) / 20°C (68°F); Tiberias 35°C (95°F) / 24°C (75°F); Nazareth 34°C (93°F) / 23°C (73°F); Afula 34°C (93°F) / 22°C (72°F); Beit Shean 38°C (100°F) / 26°C (79°F); Lod 32°C (90°F) / 23°C (73°F); Ashdod 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F); Ein Gedi 37°C (99°F) / 27°C (81°F); Beersheba 33°C (91°F) / 21°C (70°F); Mitzpe Ramon 32°C (90°F) / 21°C (70°F); Eilat 39°C (102°F) / 29°C (84°F).