Winter System in Full Swing: Rains and Thunderstorms from the North to the Negev

The winter weather continues: Intermittent rain accompanied by thunderstorms will fall today (Monday) in the north and center of the country. Local rain is expected in the northern Negev. There is still concern about local flooding along the coastal plain.

In the streams of the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea, there is a slight concern for flash floods. Snow will fall on Mount Hermon. Temperatures have dropped and will be lower than usual for the season.

Tomorrow (Tuesday) the stormy weather will continue. Rains will continue to fall from time to time from the north of the country to the Negev, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms. Until noon, there is still a slight concern about local flooding on the coastal plain and a slight concern for flash floods in the streams of the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea. The rains will weaken and gradually diminish during the day. Temperatures will remain lower than usual for the season.

The Israeli police have issued a warning to the public due to concerns about flooding and flash floods. Israeli police officers will be deployed in the relevant areas, on roads and main routes, aiming to protect the lives and safety of all Israeli citizens. Additionally, the police will continually provide information about roadblocks and traffic disruptions due to the weather and recommend that the public avoid going to places where there is a risk of weather-related hazards and stay tuned to the media.