Israel braces for rain and thunderstorms as temperatures set to drop

Temperatures will rise slightly Wednesday before rain reaches northern Israel and the coast Thursday; Stronger winds and haze are expected, with further cooling and possible thunderstorms over the weekend

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The weather on Wednesday will be typical for the season, with a slight rise in temperatures, particularly in the mountains and inland areas, and partly cloudy skies.
Local rain is expected in northern Israel and along the coastal plain early Thursday morning. Temperatures will drop slightly to just below the seasonal average, with partly cloudy skies. Local rain, mostly light, will remain possible through midday, particularly in northern Israel and along the coastal plain. Winds will strengthen during the day, with haze possible, mainly in southern and central Israel.
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Rain in Jerusalem
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Similar weather is expected Friday, with a further drop in temperatures and isolated thunderstorms possible, mainly in northern Israel and along the coastal plain.
On Saturday, temperatures will remain below the seasonal average in the mountains and inland areas. Local rain, mostly light, is still expected, particularly in northern Israel and along the coastal plain.
Forecast temperatures for Wednesday and Wednesday night: Jerusalem 17-26°C (63-79°F), Tel Aviv 21-28°C (70-82°F), Haifa 21-27°C (70-81°F), Safed 18-25°C (64-77°F), Katzrin 22-29°C (72-84°F), Tiberias 21-33°C (70-91°F), Nazareth 21-30°C (70-86°F), Afula 20-31°C (68-88°F), Beit She'an 23-33°C (73-91°F), Lod 21-30°C (70-86°F), Ashdod 22-29°C (72-84°F), Ein Gedi 25-31°C (77-88°F), Beersheba 20-29°C (68-84°F), Mitzpe Ramon 18-29°C (64-84°F), Eilat 25-32°C (77-90°F).
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