August heatwave peaks as meteorologists warn of extreme autumn weather ahead

Israel is bracing for peak temperatures this weekend, with relief not expected until Monday. After an already scorching week, the nation’s meteorological service has warned that the worst of the heat is still to come, with further heatwaves predicted throughout August. Temperatures are expected to reach their highest point over the coming days before beginning to ease slightly in the early part of next week. The head of the Israel Meteorological Service told local media that residents should prepare for additional heat waves as the summer continues. Beyond the immediate summer concerns, forecasters are already looking ahead to autumn, when they predict a potentially hazardous weather pattern could develop. When cooler air masses arrive in October, they will collide with the Mediterranean Sea’s warm waters, creating conditions favourable for extreme weather events. This combination of factors could result in severe storms, heavy rainfall and other significant meteorological phenomena that could pose risks to infrastructure and public safety across the country.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.