Weather forecast: haze returns to Israel after brief respite, rain expected in north

Hazy conditions will return, with rain expected in northern Israel from the afternoon; temperatures will dip slightly tomorrow, then rise again toward the weekend, when it will be warmer than usual; the haze is set to persist on Saturday

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After a brief respite, hazy conditions will return across most of Israel on Wednesday. Winds are expected to strengthen in the morning, with local rain forecast in the north from the afternoon hours. Temperatures will rise and be slightly above the seasonal average. Light local rain may spread to central Israel overnight.
On Thursday, temperatures will dip, and light drizzle to scattered showers are possible in the north and center during the morning hours. Friday is expected to be clear, with temperatures climbing again. Brisk easterly winds will blow in the northern and central hills in the morning.
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Haze in Tel Aviv 
(Photo: Saar Hess)
On Saturday, temperatures will remain above average for the season. Easterly winds will continue in the morning, and haze is possible in eastern Israel. Light drizzle is expected from the afternoon.
Forecast temperatures for today and tonight (Celsius):
Jerusalem 9-16; Tel Aviv 14-20; Haifa 14-19; Safed 8-14; Katzrin 10-18; Tiberias 12-20; Nazareth 12-19; Afula 10-21; Beit She’an 12-23; Lod 12-20; Ashdod 12-20; Ein Gedi 16-26; Beersheba 11-21; Mitzpe Ramon 10-18; Eilat 16-25.