Heat Wave

The heat of summer

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Significant drop in temperatures, heat wave by Wednesday

Constantly changing weather patterns are expected for the week ahead, with both extreme heat and cold spells on the way.

Israel's November 'summer' to continue until weekend

Temperatures expected to drop, but rain is not in the cards this week, forecast says.

After optimistic start to winter, November starts off unseasonably dry

After weekend of hot, dry weather, forecasters say to expect more of the same throughout the coming week.

No end in sight for Israel's heat wave

Oppressive, extreme, heat, to continue until at least Friday, forecasters say.

Israel's heat wave to break Tuesday

Extreme heat expected in northern Israel, Jordan Valley, with light rainfall in southern Israel, forecasters say.

Health Ministry warns: Oppressive heat on Tisha B'av

Health Ministry calls on public to avoid direct exposure to heat and sun, ensure adequate water intake.

Heat wave to hit Israel on Friday

Weather to become hot and dry towards weekend, with heat unusually oppressive, forecasters say.

Heat wave to break Friday

Temperatures to remain high and heat oppressive throughout week, forecasters predict.

Temperatures to reach over 100 degrees

Forecasters predict continued heat wave as Magen David Adom warns at-risk populations to avoid sun exposure as much as possible.

Public urged to take precautions ahead of heat wave

Magen David Adom issues warning ahead of expected heat wave, urges public to act responsibly.

Above average temperatures to remain throughout week

Short-lived temperature dip offers temporary relief from oppressive heat - ahead of weekend rise.

Temperatures to remain unseasonably high throughout week

This week's weather will be hot and dry with temperatures remaining high throughout the week.

Temperatures remain high as heat wave breaks

As heat wave breaks, temperatures drop but remain above seasonal average ahead of weekend rise.

Heat wave to break on Tuesday

Heat wave which began Saturday will end only on Tuesday - but temperatures will remain high, even after it breaks.

Heat wave expected throughout Israel

Clouds, haze, and light rainfall are in the cards for most Israelis.

Hot summer weather to continue throughout week

Temperatures to remain above seasonal average throughout the week, changing only over weekend.

229 treated by paramedics during heat wave

MDA teams treated 86 people who fainted and 28 who suffered from dehydration. Relief from the heat not expected till mid-week.

Heat wave to continue over weekend

Extreme temperatures expected over weekend as Magen David Adom warns of potential dangers.

Israel hits new record in electricity usage: 14,622 MW

Power consumption rises dramatically as temperatures in Jerusalem soar over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperatures to drop slightly - but only temporarily

Heat wave to continue through next week, as Israelis enjoy brief 'respite' from supremely oppressive heat.

Oppressive heat wave expected throughout week

Israelis brace for hot, dry, weather as forecasters say heat wave will be felt until Friday.

New record for electricity usage in Israel

Electric company says energy consumption breaks 10-month-old record after previous record set due to the current heatwave.

Oppressive heat wave to continue throughout week

Extreme, oppressive heat wave to continue throughout week, breaking only on Saturday.

Summer weather may turn wintry towards weekend

Temperatures rise as weather remains hot and dry - but there may be rainfall towards the weekend.

Summer weather in November?

Heat waves and dust storms expected throughout week.

Vegetable prices likely to rise

Heat wave harms vegetables, fruits, may cause price hike, report says.

Temperatures to skyrocket across Israel

One-day heat wave expected to bring temperatures of up to 117 degrees Fahrenheit - and light rainfall.

Heat wave: Europe is burning

European countries experience record temperatures. 'Hell is coming,' a Spanish TV weather anchor writes on Twitter.

Fire near Negohot, residents evacuated from their homes

Netanyahu says that he intends to implement the recommendations to improve the firefighting system this year.

Residents evacuated due to fires can return home

Italy, Croatia, Greece and Cyprus agree to send firefighting aircraft to help Israel take control of the raging fires.

Extreme heat wave towards end of week

On Lag Ba'omer, bonfire holiday, temperatures expected to hit 104F prompt general bonfire ban.

Will the Fire and Rescue Authority ban all Lag Ba'omer bonfires?

Heat wave may force Fire and Rescue Authority to ban all bonfires, due to the risk of flames spreading out of control.

No fires in public parks on Lag B'Omer due to heat wave

Lag B'Omer, a day when Israelis and Jews worldwide traditionally light bonfires, is on Wednesday night and Thursday of this week.

Heat wave conditions continue on Friday, relief on Shabbat

The weather is expected to be back to normal for the season on Saturday.

Summer lingers on - but not for long

Despite the heat, we're starting to feel a drop in temperatures and the rains will come.

Japan heatwave declared 'natural disaster'

Sixty-five people dead in one week as temperatures reach 'unprecedented' highs.

Heat wave hits Israel

Health Ministry warns Israelis to keep hydrated, stay indoors, after forecast calls for temperatures reaching into the high 90s.

Hot summers

Heat wave to end - but temperatures will stay high

Israel's heat wave breaks - but resumes towards weekend.