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Weather forecast: midwinter heat spike to 30°C ahead of cooler, rainy conditions

February may be in full swing, but a noticeable warm-up is expected today, with temperatures in Beersheba and Eilat forecast to reach around 30 degrees Celsius; significant cooldown is expected tomorrow, and light rain is possible in the north and south

ynet | 02.16.26

Rare February haze lifts as Israel braces for heat wave

Dust blown in from Egypt sent pollution levels soaring before drifting east, with forecasters warning of record-breaking mid-February heat and more volatile weather ahead

Ilana Curiel | 02.14.26

Weather forecast: heatwave expected Sunday, rain and storms expected midweek

Today will be warmer than usual for the season, with sharav (heatwave conditions) and haze expected; on Monday temperatures will drop significantly, especially in the center of the country

ynet | 02.01.26

Weather forecast: 39-year heat record expected, followed by return of rain

Temperatures nearing 30° C have not been recorded in central areas at this time of year since February 1987; change is expected Monday evening, with rain forecast in the north and central areas, continuing into Tuesday mornin

Ilana Curiel | 01.31.26

Weather forecast: Heatwave to persist through Monday; brief, heavy rain expected early Tuesday

Israel’s unseasonable heatwave broke more November records, with temperatures from the Hula Valley to Eilat soaring well above average; relief is expected soon, with a short but intense rainfall late Monday night into early Tuesday

ynet | 11.22.25

Weather forecast: weekend heatwave, strong eastern winds

On Friday there will be a slight increase in temperatures, and strong easterly winds will blow; the warmer-than-normal weather is expected to continue at least until Monday

ynet | 11.21.25

אנשים מבלים בחוף הים במהלך גל חום קיצוני

Weather forecast: temperatures drop after record-breaking heatwave

Despite the relief, forecasters said it would remain hotter than normal to unseasonably dry in the mountains and inland areas

ynet | 11.06.25

Israel swelters under record-breaking November heat, setting 80-year temperature highs

Temperatures soar past century-old highs as prolonged autumn heat wave grips the country; Jerusalem hits hottest November day since 1942, with multiple regions surpassing 100°F amid warnings of continued unseasonal heat through the weekend

ynet | 11.05.25

Weather forecast: hot and dry conditions to continue across Israel

Temperatures will remain higher than usual in most parts of the country; light drizzle or brief local showers may develop through the late morning

ynet | 11.04.25

Forecast: Holiday heatwave, followed by sharp cooldown and possible rain

Officials warn of an autumn heatwave peaking at 40–43°C (104–109°F) during the holiday, with wildfire risks in northern and central regions; sharp 8–10°C (15–18°F) cooldown and possible coastal rain are expected later in the week

Ilana Curiel | 09.20.25

Weather forcast: Temperatures rise, sweltering conditions ahead

Hottest conditions are forecast in the Kinneret Valley, Jordan Valley and the Arava, where extreme heat is expected; tonight will be clear to partly cloudy

Ynet | 09.12.25

האי המשיך לגדול באוגוסט כתוצאה מירידת המפלס

Sea of Galilee levels plummet after severe heat wave

Critical water source drops to just 40.5 centimeters above the critical red line due to a severe heat wave, raising alarm as evaporation accelerates and water levels fall rapidly.

Israel Moshkovitz | 08.18.25

How extreme heat disrupts brain function, changes our behavior

Severe heat doesn’t just make us uncomfortable—it impairs brain defenses, disrupts sleep, lowers cognitive performance, heightens irritability, and worsens medical conditions, say neuroscientists and psychologists

Tzur Gueta, Eitan Gefen | 08.15.25

Fourth day running: Israel bakes as power grid hits historic high

Blistering temperatures nearing 49°C in Eilat and shattering records nationwide; power usage surpasses 17,000 MW, safety measures cause train delays and wildfire warnings issued

Alexandra Lukash, Ilana Curiel | 08.13.25

Israelis urged to stay indoors as extreme heatwave grips country

Amos Porat, director of Climate Services at the Israel Meteorological Service: "People should be careful"

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 08.13.25