Israelis are facing soaring temperatures Sunday, the final day of summer vacation, with highs concentrated in southern and inland areas, authorities said. Eilat could reach 39°C (102°F), while the Dead Sea, Jordan Valley and southern Negev will experience severe heat. Coastal and central areas will be slightly cooler with partly cloudy to clear skies. Wave heights along the coast are expected between 30 and 80 centimeters (12–31 inches).
Beaches across the country have drawn crowds seeking relief from the intense heatwave.
Moderate heat is forecast in the Western Galilee, Lower Galilee, Carmel and Menashe Heights, the coastal plain, the Shephelah, central hills, northern Negev and the Negev plateau. The maximum UV index is expected to be very high to extreme.
Monday marks the first day of the school year with little change in weather expected. No significant shifts are forecast through Wednesday.
Forecasted temperatures Sunday and Sunday night range from 19–30°C (66–86°F) in Jerusalem, 23–30°C (73–86°F) in Tel Aviv, 23–28°C (73–82°F) in Haifa, 19–29°C (66–84°F) in Safed, 20–33°C (68–91°F) in Katzrin, 22–35°C (72–95°F) in Tiberias, 21–31°C (70–88°F) in Nazareth, 22–33°C (72–91°F) in Afula, 23–37°C (73–99°F) in Beit She’an, 22–32°C (72–90°F) in Lod, 23–30°C (73–86°F) in Ashdod, 24–36°C (75–97°F) in Ein Gedi, 20–33°C (68–91°F) in Beersheba, 18–31°C (64–88°F) in Mitzpe Ramon, and 26–39°C (79–102°F) in Eilat.