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.
A funnel cloud was spotted in the Golan Heights on Saturday, following a series of thunderstorms and flash flood warnings issued by the Israel Meteorological Service. Footage from N12 News captured the funnel cloud seemingly touching the ground amidst the northern hills, with gust forecasts reaching up to 42 kph. The Israel Meteorological Service issued thunderstorm warnings for nearly the entire eastern side of the country, from the Golan to the Negev Desert, until 6:00 p.m. Additionally, a flash flood warning was in effect for a smaller area around the Dead Sea region and the northeastern Negev, valid until 9:00 p.m. Later warnings advised against swimming activities in the coastal plain due to high waves of up to 120 cm. These warnings come alongside ongoing heat-stress warnings across the country.
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