Flooding, snow and cold: The weather forecast for the peak of the winter storm

After your father's day with strong winds, the storm will intensify and rainfall is expected across the country. The meteorological service warns against flooding in the coastal and lowlands, floods in the east and south and stormy seas. The weather led to casualties and damages: Family gets stuck in Nahal Achziv and 60 years old in middle condition due to hypothermia

Flooding, snow and cold: The weather forecast for the peak of the winter storm

The winter storm that began today (Wednesday) will culminate tomorrow and will continue this weekend as well. In the north and in the center, it rained frequently and Hermon was expected to snow. It will also continue to be your father and strong winds will blow in most areas of the country. The weather will be colder than usual.

The meteorological service warns against flooding in the coastal plain and lowlands. It is estimated that between 50-75 mm of rain is expected to drop in the coming day.

At the Hermon site, they announced that about 15 cm of snow was stacked on the upper level and another 10 cm on the lower level. Due to inclement weather, the site will be closed to visitors tomorrow.

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Snow will continue to fall over the next few days. Hermon site today (Photo: Hermon website)

Snow at Hermon site, December 25, 2019 (Photo: Hermon site, official site)

The winter storm caused damage and damage across the country. In Netanya, a man is about 60 years of age due to hypothermia. MDA staff were called to his home and evacuated to Lianado City Hospital. MDA emergency medical officer Adir Goody said, "When we arrived on the street we saw the man lying in the rain with his blanket wet and suffering from hypothermia. Heat his body and we evacuated it in a moderate and stable condition to the hospital.

In the Betzet stream near the disappointing couple of parents and a baby got stuck with their vehicle in flood. Three fire crews were called to the scene, but upon arrival it became clear that the family had managed to extract itself independently. Earlier today, a private vehicle with civilians inside it was rescued on Ha'apilim Street in Nahariya from a puddle of water about half a meter deep.

In addition, the port of Haifa is closed to ships entering due to the height of the waves. However, port workers will dismantle ships that have already docked at the site, and are estimated to reopen Friday.

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Fear of flooding in the coastal plain and lowlands. Couple and parents stuck with their vehicle in Achziv (Photo: Firefighters and Rescue spokes)

A couple of parents and a baby get stuck with their vehicle in the flood in Betzet stream near Achziv Park, December 25, 2019 (Photo: Firefighting and Rescue)

Expected heat measurements tonight and tomorrow: in Jerusalem from 9 degrees tonight to 11 degrees tomorrow, in Tel Aviv 13 degrees to 17, in Haifa 12 degrees to 15, Safed 8 degrees tonight and tomorrow, in Katzrin 9-13, Tiberias 13-16, Nazareth 10-13 , In Afula 11-16, Beit Shean 11-17, Lod 12-16, Ashdod 15-16, Ein Gedi 16-23, Be'er Sheva 11-17, Mitzpe Ramon 7-13 and Eilat 12 degrees Halia until 23 degrees tomorrow.

The outlook for the weekend

On Friday, it will continue to rain for episodes from the north of the country to the northern Negev, accompanied by thunderstorms. Hermon is expected to snow and will be colder than usual. On the coastal plain there is a fear of flooding and in the south and east rivers there is a fear of floods. From noon the rain will gradually weaken.

On Saturday the weather is expected to be partly cloudy, and will continue to be colder than usual. Local rainfall fell in the north of the country and on the coastal plain. In the first, there will be a rise in temperatures and will return to normal in the season.

Rescue of a vehicle stuck in flooding in Netanya, today (Photo: Fire and Rescue Spokes)

Rescuing a private vehicle with civilians stuck in a puddle of water about half a meter down the illegal immigration street in Nahariya. (Photo: Firefighting and Rescue)

Haze in Gush Dan, this morning (Photo: Reuven Castro)

Winter weather in Gush Dan, December 25, 2019 (Photo: Reuven Castro)