Stormy weather across the country: the full forecast for the winter weekend

Rain and thunderstorms are falling in central and northern Israel. There is fear of floods and flooding, and snow is expected to drop in the northern mountains. Tomorrow - the storms will continue, while in the south fog is expected and there may even be local sandstorms. Metrological service: "Winter at its best, rain and cold is still with us"

Stormy weather across the country: the full forecast for the winter weekend

Heavy winds are blowing and rain is dropping tonight (Friday) in the central and northern area. Stormy weather is expected to continue tonight, with the rain accompanied by thunderstorms and high winds. There are fears of floods in the Jordan Valley, the Judean Desert and the northern Dead Sea. In addition, there is also concern about flooding in coastal cities, especially on the southern coastal plain. On the high peaks of the northern mountains - snow is expected.

"Winter is at its best, rain and cold are still with us," say the meteorological service. "The meteorological service warns of high seas for Mediterranean ships, sight restrictions, thunderstorms and lightning, strong winds and flooding."

Tomorrow the rain is expected to continue to rain with thunderstorms and hail in northern and central Israel. Very strong winds will blow and haze is expected in the south of the country and there may even be local sandstorms. At the summits of the northern mountains it may be snowing and the fear of floods and floods will continue. By noon the windswept and the winds will gradually weaken.

At the beginning of the week, local rains, mostly mild, are expected to drop in central and southern Israel. Temperatures will fall and will be particularly cold. Light snow is still expected at the summits of the northern mountains and even snow is expected at the high peaks of the central mountains. At night there is a fear of cold. In the second it will be particularly cold, drizzle to light rain is expected from the north of the country to the Negev. Partly cloudy, a slight increase in temperatures will be expected. You may drizzle until light rain.

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Israeli police have been preparing for roadblocks following the inclement weather, announcing that they will be providing services to public road users across the country. In addition, the police rescue units and the air force are ready to act in as short a time as possible, in order to save lives and locate missing persons. According to the flotilla, the public is advised to be attentive to the media and to obey the instructions of police officers operating and deployed on the ground. In addition, information about changes in traffic arrangements can also be obtained through the Israel Police's National Information Center numbering 110.

Ahead of the storm, the electric company will step up its field teams and service centers. Backup generators have been delivered in advance to the high places and the company is set up with lifting stages, equipment and heavy vehicles. At the same time, the company reiterates that there is no zero vulnerability in the electricity grid and that in inclement weather the public must prepare for the situation where the electricity supply will be damaged.

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Against the outlook, the municipality of Safed is preparing for snow and extremely low temperatures that could create a cold, starting Friday night through Monday. At a meeting in the municipality, it was decided to operate snow levels. "During the meeting, it was decided to set up heavy levels and tools, more than 22 tons of salt and the preparation of required office holders, including reinforcement of the municipal hotline. Coordination was also made with the Israeli routes and the Safed police prepared for each scenario. The city’s educational institutions, ”it said.

The municipality of Jerusalem was also prepared for the blustery weather with the possibility of snow. Mayor Moshe Leon instructed the municipal divisions to prepare for various scenarios and hazards during the stormy weather over the weekend. "I urge residents to be attentive to the weather forecast, to prepare accordingly, to obey emergency and safety guidelines," Leon said. "If there is snow in the city, along with the white celebration, it is important to implement all safety rules for your home and neighbors." The Urban Emergency Headquarters completes its preparedness for inclement weather and recommends residents stay safe, especially on road and foot traffic to prepare for inclement weather and obey communications guidelines.

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The residents of the capital are advised to check the integrity of the heating system, especially those requiring ventilation, to make sure that the roof and door seals (windows and shutters), to clean and open water drainage cells in the courtyards and gutters on the roofs. In addition, trees and branches should be pruned in private gardens close to cables, checked electrical system safety, equipped with emergency lighting, reinforced antennas, solar water heaters and other roofing objects.

Expected heat measurements tonight and tomorrow: in Jerusalem from 8 degrees tonight to 8 degrees tomorrow, in Tel Aviv 14 degrees to 15 tomorrow, in Haifa 10 degrees to 12, in Safed 5 degrees to 7, in Katzrin 8-12, in Tiberias 12-15, in Nazareth 9- 11, in Afula 10-14, Beit Shean 12-16, Lod 12-15, Ashdod 13-15, Ein Gedi 16-18, Be'er Sheva 10-13, Mitzpe Ramon 8-10 and Eilat 15 degrees tonight and up to 20 degrees tomorrow.