Israel braces for thunderstorms and flash floods as temperatures rise | Weather forecast

Temperatures remain above seasonal averages Saturday, with light rain possible in the south; Sunday brings thunderstorms and a risk of flash floods near the Dead Sea, Jordan Valley and Judean Desert

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Israel will see partly cloudy skies Saturday, with temperatures rising slightly, particularly in the hills and inland areas, where they will remain above seasonal averages. Light, localized rain is possible in the south.
On Sunday, temperatures will remain largely unchanged. From the afternoon, local showers accompanied by thunderstorms are expected in eastern and southern Israel, raising concerns about flash floods in streams in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea region and Judean Desert.
(Photo: Shmulik David)
Temperatures are expected to dip slightly on Monday, with localized rain again possible in southern Israel during the afternoon.
On Tuesday, temperatures will rise once more, with no rain expected under the current forecast.
Forecast temperatures for Saturday and overnight (°C): Jerusalem 17–27, Tel Aviv 22–28, Haifa 23–27, Safed 17–29, Katzrin 20–32, Tiberias 22–35, Nazareth 21–30, Afula 21–32, Beit She'an 23–36, Lod 22–28, Ashdod 23–28, Ein Gedi 25–32, Beersheba 21–30, Mitzpe Ramon 19–28 and Eilat 25–34
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