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Israel weather alert: Torrential rain, strong winds and flood risk peak Monday

Powerful storm swept Israel with heavy rain from the north to the Negev; Roads were closed, flooding risks rose and snow is expected on Mount Hermon; significant rise in the Sea of Galilee’s water level may finally be seen

Ilana Curiel, Yaron Drukman | 12.28.25

Flooding and emergency declared in California as winter storm hits on Christmas Eve

A winter storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to California, prompting evacuation warnings in the south over landslides and flash floods; forecasters warned of rare rainfall totals, snow reduced visibility in mountain areas and a state of emergency was declared in six counties

AP | 12.25.25

צריכים להישאר דרוכים ומוכנים לתנועה בכל רגע נתון

Inside the storm: the Israeli filmmaker chasing America’s deadliest tornadoes

With little warning, Dan Lior drops everything to chase supercell storms across Tornado Alley, describing the beauty, danger and grueling reality behind weeks on the road filming nature at its most extreme

Assaf Kamar | 12.21.25

הצפות בקריית גת בעקבות גשמים עזים - סופת ביירון

After Storm Byron, heavy rains expected to return with flooding in southern and central Israel

Another rain system is expected over the next two days, mainly in southern Israel, bringing flooding and traffic disruptions; rain will peak Monday night, with heavy downpours forecast for Ashdod, Ashkelon, the Gaza border area and the northern Negev, and strong rain also expected in central Israel

Ilana Curiel | 12.15.25

The rare 24 hours of Storm Byron - and the 'orange warning'

A preliminary summary of the storm points to an extreme rainfall event, felt most strongly along the southern coast and in the western Negev, with record precipitation in the Carmel region

Ilana Curiel | 12.14.25

Injured or stuck at home? Your rights during Storm Byron explained

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Israel by the weekend; who’s liable for flood damage, can you sue the municipality and what are your rights if schools close and you have no childcare? | A practical legal and insurance guide

Lital Dubrovitsky | 12.10.25

כפר סבא: הכנות לסופה "ביירון" פתיחת בורות ניקוז

Why is the coming storm called Byron?

Israel enters its fifth year naming major storms with Cyprus and Greece, though almost none earned names in the past two years; the next Hebrew names on this year’s list are Gaya, Jonathan and Maya

ynet correspondents | 12.09.25

Israel braces for flooding as Storm Byron brings heavy rain and strong winds

Forecasters say the storm will peak late Wednesday into Thursday, with up to 200 mm of rain, flash-flood risks from the coast to the Negev, possible road closures and strong winds, though officials stress Tel Aviv area will not be inundated

Ilana Curiel, Sharon Kidon | 12.09.25

Storm Byron set to unleash torrential rain across Israel: 'Tel Aviv won’t be fully protected'

Total rainfall is expected to reach about 200 millimeters, with dozens of millimeters — potentially up to 100 — falling within a few hours

Ilana Curiel | 12.08.25

פורטוגל סופה קלאודיה טורנדו אתר קמפינג נהרס

Storm Claudia strikes Europe: Tornado and 3 killed in Portugal, flooding in UK and Spain

Storm Claudia killed three and injured dozens in Portugal, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Spain; a tornado hit a resort town, damaging a campground and injuring hotel guests; the storm has now reached England and Wales

News Agencies | 11.16.25

Watch: rescue teams pull drivers from flooded cars as storm batters Israel

Heavy rain from northern Israel to Ashkelon triggered widespread flooding, car rescues and power outages. Hail fell in several cities and a double rainbow appeared in the center as temperatures dropped sharply and more flooding is expected

11.14.25

Weather forecast: heavy rain, hail and thunderstorms to continue across Israel

Forecasters say the storm system will continue through the weekend with more rain, thunderstorms and below-average temperatures

ynet | 11.14.25

'We had to burn yak dung to keep warm': Israeli trekkers still trapped in Himalayan blizzard as rescuers race weather

Dozens of Israelis stranded in remote Nepalese villages amid rare, severe snowstorm; emergency teams report harrowing conditions, limited supplies and urgent need for airlifts as weather window narrows

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.29.25

סופת ה הוריקן מליסה הים הקריבי בדרך ל ג'מייקה

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic 200 mph winds to Jamaica

Hurricane slams into Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, ripping off roofs, flooding roads and cutting power to thousands; officials warn of 'total building failures' as the storm—one of the strongest on record—heads toward Cuba

Associated Press | 10.28.25

Snowstorm traps 100 Israeli trekkers in remote Nepal villages

Helicopter rescue delayed until daylight as stranded hikers report panic, deep snow and cyclone threat; no immediate danger, insurer says

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.28.25

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