A channel over the eastern Mediterranean causes unstable weather that manifests itself in rainfall throughout the country. However, despite the decline in precipitation, temperatures remain above average for December and a phenomenon similar to last month, when it rains but the average monthly temperature is higher than normal.
Flow in Alexander River as a result of rainfall (15.10.2023) // Jonathan Shaul
The rain wave that began today will continue until Saturday, when it will only stop on Sunday. In fact, the wave is divided into two parts. The first will continue on Wednesday and weaken on Thursday, when it will rain locally, mainly in the north of the country. However, on Friday, the next day, the rain will strengthen again from noon and it will fall by noon mainly Saturday. It is important to note that in view of the rainfall, caution should be exercised when hiking in the streams of the east and south of the country, due to the fear of floods. Those who do choose to travel must keep in touch with the various entities that monitor floods in the area.
It is important to note that the Mediterranean Sea will be dangerous for swimming throughout the following days, including Sunday, when its peak intensity will be on Saturday, when it will be possible to surf in the sea due to the relatively high waves. In terms of precipitation, the projected rainfall amounts by tomorrow morning will be between 10-25 mm in most parts of the country.
Black flag at sea. The Mediterranean Sea will be dangerous for bathing (archive), photo: Joshua Yosef
The forecast in detail:
Tomorrow, Wednesday, it will be partly cloudy, with localized rain mainly in the north and center of the country. There is a slight risk of flooding in the eastern streams. There will be a drop in temperatures, and they are still slightly above average for the season. The Mediterranean Sea will be wavy to high waves and dangerous for bathing, with waves 60-140 centimeters high.
On Thursday it will be partly cloudy, with localized rain in the north of the country. Temperatures are still slightly above average for the season. The Mediterranean Sea will be wavy to high waves and dangerous for bathing, with waves 80-160 centimeters high.
Friday will also be partly cloudy. From the afternoon, localized rain is possible in the north and center of the country. Temperatures will still be slightly above average for the season. The Mediterranean Sea will be wavy to high waves and dangerous for bathing, with waves 70-160 centimeters high.
Saturday will continue to be partly cloudy. It will rain locally in the north and center of the country, mainly until noon, and there will be a slight drop in temperatures. The Mediterranean Sea will be rough to rough and dangerous for bathing, with waves 140-280 centimeters high.
On Sunday, there will be a slight increase in temperatures and they will be higher than average. The Mediterranean Sea will be wavy to high waves and dangerous for bathing, with waves 80-160 centimeters high.
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