Weather

Flood warnings issued as storms draw nearer

Storms expected to spread from northern Israel southward as authorities issue flood warnings.

Rain, snow, and flood risk

Severe winter storm starts tonight

A severe winter system is expected to begin tonight in the north and spread to the center. The peak will arrive on Thursday with up to 100mm of rain in the Gush Dan area and along the coast.

Tragic end to search

Missing man swept away in Nahal Meitar found dead

The Fire and Rescue Services have announced that the missing man who was swept away in the Meitar River has been located, but was deceased when found.

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Searches for person believed to have washed away in Judean Desert

Extensive searches are being conducted in the Nahal Meitar area of the Judean Desert for a person who is believed to have been swept away.

Floods, rescues, and road closures as storm rages on

Winter's second severe storm hits with force, triggering floods, rescues, and road closures; Fire and Rescue Service warns against entering streams.

Severe weather

3 trapped in floods in south, snow on Mt. Hermon

The stormy weather that began at the weekend will continue today and tonight floods and inundations were recorded in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea area.

Israel braces for week of stormy weather

Rain, thunderstorms, and flooding expected to persist through most of the week; snow predicted for Mount Hermon.

Winter weather makes a comeback, with snow and flood warnings

Heavy rainfall expected over weekend as police warn of flood risks and offer critical safety guidelines.

Israel weather:

Stormy weekend on the horizon

Thursday's warmer weather will pass by Friday as a weekend storm system approaches the Holy Land.

IDF:

Snowstorm challenges troops, but morale stays high on Hermon

A reservist from Battalion 9300 serving in the Hermon sector says storm “Byron” has brought heavy snow and operational challenges, but reports strong morale among fighters keeping the northern border quiet.

Storm Byron reaches its peak

Storm 'Byron’ continues to pound Israel with heavy rains, strong winds, and widespread flooding on the coast, in Greater Tel Aviv and Carmel region. Risk of flooding in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea area.

Storm Byron about to reach its peak, severe risk of flooding

Storm Byron is expected to peak today, with heavy rain, cold, and strong winds of up to 90 km/h.

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What storm "Byron" looks like at 10,000 feet

The pilots of an El Al flight captured amazing images of the powerful storm.

Storm “Byron” arrives

Heavy flooding fears, authorities on high alert

The storm will be felt in full force tonight in Israel and the expectation is for up to 150 millimeters of rain in certain areas that could lead to flooding and landslides.

Storm 'Byron' arrives in Israel with heavy rains

Storm 'Byron' hit Israel overnight with intense rainfall, especially in the north, and forecasters warn of 100-200 mm of rain along the coast and lowlands in the coming days.

Storm Byron nearing Israeli shores

Storm battering Greece and Cyprus nears Israel as forecasters warn of heavy rains and floods through the week's end.

Rain expected throughout week, especially intense on Wednesday

From Wednesday to Friday, heavy rains of between 100 and 200 mm are expected in the lowlands, causing flooding. Snow will fall in the higher areas of Mount Hermon.

IAF base damaged by stormy weather

IAF, IDF teams conducting assessments at Ovda base in southern Israel after rain and flooding damage infrastructure.

Rain and flooding in southern Israel

Rainfall expected to continue in the coming hours, as floods close roads in Eilat and the Arava region.

Significant storm expected Sunday

Winter weather system to arrive in Israel over weekend, bringing strong rains, harsh winds, and flood warnings.

Weather to gradually warm, reaching high by week's end

Temperatures to rise gradually from mid-week, as winds pick up and weather becomes hot and dry.

Weather forecast

Rain returns - but only briefly

Against the backdrop of a relatively dry winter so far, today (Sunday) and tomorrow are expected to bring rain to the north and center of the country. Later in the week, temperatures will rise again.

Amid heavy rain

Ten rescued from flooding in Elkana, four in southern Israel

Firefighters in Samaria rescued ten individuals from their homes as floodwaters reached a meter. In the Yatir Stream, a pickup truck was swept away in a flash flood.

Short rain system expected amid unseasonably warm winter

Rain and hail expected across Israel before sunny weather returns later this week.

Watch: First snowfall on Mount Hermon's peak

IDF forces continuing operations on the Israel-Syria border witness season's first snowfall.

Man faints while clearing channel, survives 11 electric shocks

Be'er Tuvia man faints in yard while clearing flooded channel, survives 11 electric shocks.

Significant rainfall expected over weekend

Hot, dry summer weather to give way to heavy rainfall, season's first snowfall on Mount Hermon.

Sukkot surprise:

Sudden showers in northern and central Israel

Rainfall expected to lessen during afternoon, with higher temperatures projected for weekend.

Rainfall in Nahariya breaks 93-year record

Over 100 mm of rainfall in Nahariya, causing flooding and breaking September rainfall record.

Heat wave to break, light rains predicted

Rosh Hashanah to begin hot and dry, with weather cooling as the holiday continues.

Heat wave

Electricity consumption record broken for 4th day in a row

The extreme heat, which reached 105 degrees Faranheit in Jerusalem. has caused injuries, fires, and train delays. Forecasters estimate significant relief from the heat only by Sunday.

Severe heatwave to intensify across Israel

Powerful heatwave set to worsen across Israel, with extreme temperatures nationwide and highs nearing 50°C in Eilat.

Extreme heat wave continues, expected to worsen

Forecasters predict heavy heat, light rainfall, with temperatures continuing to rise through midweek.

Heatwave hits Israel, scorching temperatures expected

Israel bracing for extreme heat over weekend, with soaring temperatures and intense humidity across the country.

Heatwave returns:

Temperatures to hit upper 90s in Israel, over 100 in south

After a week of moderate weather, temperatures will rise today and peak tomorrow.

Weather forecast: A shift from cool to scorching heat

From a midweek cooldown to extreme heat by the weekend, with heavy heat stress expected on Saturday.

Due to inclement weather:

State Independence Day ceremony cancelled

Due to heavy winds, Minister Miri Regev announced that the state opening ceremony for Israel's Independence Day would be cancelled and instead the general rehearsal that was filmed this week will be broadcast.

Heat wave ends, winter weather to return

Temperatures expected to return to seasonal average as forecasters predict slight chance of rain in some areas of Israel.

Winter's return: Mount Hermon blanketed in snow

After several days of sunny skies, winter returns to Israel, blanketing Mount Hermon with five centimeters of snow as temperatures reach -1°, forcing visitors' center to close due to inclement weather.

Winter weather to continue through weekend

Rain, snow, flooding, and fog expected as temperatures continue to drop. When will they rise again?

From sunhats to umbrellas in less than a week

Unseasonable heat wave expected to give way to rain and low temperatures towards week's end.

18 dead in Missouri tornado strike

A series of tornados has left a wide swath of destruction in the American Midwest, with 18 people dead so far, dozens injured, and hundreds of thousands without power or utilities.

Purim in Israel to be unseasonably hot

Unusual heat wave kicks off Wednesday, expected to last a week; temperatures to reach over 30 degrees.

Rain and flooding to last through week's end

Forecasters predict harsh winds, local rain, thunderstorms, and flooding until at least Friday.

Watch: Light snow in Jerusalem

Light snow falls in Jerusalem as storm 'Coral' reaches its peak, snow expected to become light rainfall later on.

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Winter Storm Coral: Light snow begins falling in Jerusalem

Snow begins to fall in the higher neighborhoods of Jerusalem. On Monday, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with temperatures lower than usual.

Winter Storm Coral:

Temperatures to drop below freezing as cold wave peaks

Despite low temperatures and inclement weather, the worst of the storm has still not yet reached Israel.

Snow in Jerusalem? Maybe early next week

Five centimeters of snow accumulate on Mount Hermon slopes, but the site is still a closed military zone.

Severe warnings ahead of impending storm

Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene publishes severe warnings ahead of impending storm against using heaters at work and at home.

Cold front to hit later, snow still expected in Jerusalem

The cold front that was expected to begin on Thursday is now expected to begin on Saturday. Jerusalem could see first snow in 3 years on Saturday and Sunday.

Snow in Jerusalem? There's a good chance

Dr. Amir Givati estimates that there is a good chance for snow in the capital during the weekend, even accumulating and disrupting traffic.

Forecast: Jerusalem could see snow on Saturday

The Meteorological Service has published its forecast for the coming week, according to which snow is expected to reach the Jerusalem mountains and even the city itself on Saturday morning

Winter weather continues:

Israel braces for rain and thunderstorms

Rain, low temperatures and thunderstorms expected across Israel throughout most of the week.

Watch: Blanket of snow covers Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon, still considered a closed military zone, covered in blanket of snow in overnight storm.

Winter's return: Coming storm to bring rain and snow

After a relatively dry January, forecasters say early February storm is on its way.

Water Authority: Kinneret rose just 2 centimeters since November

Israel has received just 60% of its average annual precipitation, a number which drops to 30% in southern Israel. 'Picture for the current winter season is worrisome.'

Kinneret rises 1 centimeter as forecasters predict rain to let up

Fifty-five centimeters of snow on Mount Hermon, temperatures to return to seasonal average later this week, forecastsers predict.

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Police rescue driver stranded in heavy flooding

Officers from the Netanya Police Station rescued a driver who was forced to climb on the roof of his vehicle after getting stuck in heavy flooding.

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Police officers rescue youth caught in a storm mid-hike

Three youths plan to sleep outdoors in the Galilee, find themselves caught in a storm, suffering from brutal cold, and unable to leave the area. Police officers arrive to rescue them.

Snow begins falling on Mount Hermon

Rain, snow, and flooding expected over weekend as temperatures drop below seasonal average.