Weather

'He Causes the Wind to Blow and the Rains to Fall'

Weather forecaster tells Israelis to expect badly needed rain on the Sabbath, "a taste of fall," several days after the first prayers for rain.

Yom Kippur is expected to be cool and cloudy, with a chance of light rainfall in the north.

Forecasters predict only a slight drop in temperatures over the week as Israel experiences its hottest summer in many years.

Israel remains in the grip of the hottest heat wave in 10 years. In some parts of the country, temperatures have reached 109 degrees Fahrenheit.

Something good from Gaza: Fresh winds blew eastward Tuesday morning, breaking the heat wave that sent thermometers in Eilat to 122 degrees.

Sandstorm brings dusty air, pollution. Public warned not to exercise outside.

Jerusalem municipality is preparing for the falling of snow at the end of the week. Snow teams will sprinkle salt on roads throughout Jerusalem.

The coldest temperatures of the year Tuesday night will impose a real freeze instead of a construction freeze. Keep the water taps open.

Flash floods engulfed the Negev Sunday three days after prayers and a fast day were observed in an appeal to the Almighty to break the drought.

As winter progresses, Israelis are celebrating the welcome splashing of much-needed rains, which have been falling sporadically over the last week.

Temperatures will be comfortable around the world during the 25-hour Yom Kippur fast, which begins at sundown Sunday. Showers possible in Israel.