WATCH: Funnel cloud seen in Golan Heights amid widespread thunderstorm, flash flood warnings
The warnings add to existing heat-stress warnings across the country, valid throughout the day and evening.
On Saturday, a funnel cloud was spotted in the Golan Heights following a thunderstorm and issuing of flash flood warnings by the Israel Meteorological Service. The gusts from the storm were forecasted to reach up to 42 kph in the region. Footage from N12 News captured the funnel cloud seemingly touching the ground amidst the northern hills, a phenomenon that typically precedes tornadoes, occurring within a supercell thunderstorm.
Further evidence of the storm's intensity was shown in footage by N12, capturing heavy rainfall in the Jerusalem area, particularly near Ma'aleh Adumim. The Israel Meteorological Service issued thunderstorm warnings over nearly the entire eastern side of the country, extending from the Golan Heights to the Negev Desert. This warning remains in effect until 6:00 p.m.
Additionally, a smaller flash flood warning was in place, primarily affecting the Dead Sea region and the northeastern Negev, and stayed valid until 9:00 p.m. Later on Saturday, a new warning was issued for the coastal plain, advising against all swimming activities due to waves reaching up to 120 cm in height, valid until 10:00 p.m.
The combined warnings added to existing heat-stress advisories across the country, which were also valid throughout the day and evening.
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