heat wave

Summer makes a surprise visit in full force

Coastal region to hit 30° C (86° F), as heat rises on Tuesday, peaks Wednesday and builds through to Friday.

Forecast: Heat wave headed to Israel

Winter schminter. Along with sunny skies, temperatures in Israel to reach nearly 80°F at the start of next week.

'Hottest Yom Kippur In a Decade' Expected

Temperatures will soar Wednesday - testing the mettle of the millions of Israelis who will be fasting on Yom Kippur,

Israel Prepares for Third Heat Wave of the Summer

Heat will reach its peak on Sunday with temperatures ranging from low 90s to low 100s across Israel.

Heat wave turns lethal

18-Year-Old Soldier Dies of Heat Stroke in Jerusalem's Old City

IDF establishes investigative committee to look into death of new recruit, as heat wave wreaks havoc nation-wide in several near disasters.

Israel Reaches New Electricity Record

Just 800 MW left in reserves as Israelis battle 100F temperatures.

Heat Wave Causes Millions in Damage to Israeli Crops

Regional heat wave hits Israel, with 250 notifications of agricultural damage received in a day and more predicted on the way.

Apocalpytic Iran Heat Wave Nearly Breaks World Record

Iranians experiencing some of the hottest temperatures 'ever endured by humankind,' as heat index hits 164 degrees (73 C).

Steinitz: Electricity, Water Critical to Israel's Survival

Israel's electric consumption hit an all-time on Wednesday, with 11,334 megawatts of power passing through the company's lines.

Over 1,100 Die in Brutal Indian Heat Wave

India suffers from days of sweltering hot spell, with lethal temperatures reaching records of over 47 C (117 F).

Heat Wave Hits Peak, Breaks 2015 Records

Don't go outside if you can avoid it - temperatures over 40 degrees C (104 F) nationwide as Israel turns into an oven.

Searing Heat Wave Headed to Israel Wednesday

Temperatures will build to a peak on Wednesday, which will be close to or over 100°F across Israel, before cooling down Friday.

American Tourist Dies after Fall at Masada

20-year-old woman pronounced dead after falling 8 meters; elsewhere, 50 tourists struck by heatwave receive emergency treatment.

Israel Suffers First Extreme Heat Wave of the Season

Temperatures rise into the upper 30s (90s Fahrenheit) and low 40s (100s) as a heavy heat permeates across Israel on Monday.

Days After Snow, Heat Wave Broils Israel

Mt. Hermon got unseasonable snow last Friday, but today a heat wave is burning up the country amid heavy haze, with Eilat reaching 108 F.

Heat Wave to Hit Wednesday

Hot weather will last through Yom Kippur holiday - Health Ministry issues warning for the elderly.

Forecast: Heat Wave on Sabbath

Temperatures to continue to rise over the weekend.

TA Marathon (Partially) Postponed, Due to Heat

With a heat wave hitting Israel, the main event of the Tel Aviv Marathon, scheduled for Friday, will be postponed for at least a week