Local rain is expected in northern Israel today (Wednesday), with isolated thunderstorms possible. Light, scattered rain may also reach central areas. Temperatures will dip slightly, and local rain is still forecast overnight.
Thursday will be partly cloudy with a slight rise in temperatures. A further increase is expected Friday, when it will become warmer than usual for the season. Winds will strengthen during the day, creating dusty conditions. Local sandstorms are forecast in the south, and by the afternoon, local rain accompanied by isolated thunderstorms is expected, mainly in the north.
Saturday will be partly cloudy to clear. Local rain is forecast in the north and central Israel through the afternoon hours, with isolated thunderstorms possible in the north in the morning. Temperatures will drop markedly but will remain slightly above the seasonal average.
Forecast high and low temperatures for today and tonight (Celsius):
Jerusalem 10-17, Tel Aviv 15-21, Haifa 16-19, Safed 11-14, Katzrin 13-19, Tiberias 14-21, Nazareth 14-19, Afula 14-21, Beit Shean 16-24, Lod 14-20, Ashdod 14-21, Ein Gedi 18-24, Beersheba 12-21, Mitzpe Ramon 13-21, Eilat 23-27.