Israel to face strong winds, high gusts throughout Saturday afternoon, Meteorological Service warns
The warnings by the Meteorological Service follow a forecast published by Walla on Friday warning of an unusual rain event expected to cause flooding in Israel during the weekend.
Israel faces strong winds and high gusts on Saturday afternoon, with the Meteorological Service issuing a Yellow Warning from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Southwesterly winds are expected to impact most regions, including coastal areas, the Golan Heights, Judean Foothills, northern Samaria, and the Negev. The public is advised to be cautious due to potential difficulties in driving, power outages, and falling trees.
Airports in Ben-Gurion, Herzliya, Haifa, and Rosh Pina have issued temporary wind and gust advisories for aircraft. A High Sea Swimming Danger Orange Warning is in effect until 10:00 p.m., warning of waves up to 2 meters high and increased risks of drowning, injury, capsizing, and running aground for small boats. The warnings come after a forecast from Walla predicted an unusual rain event causing flooding across Israel during the weekend, with the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority preparing for the storm's peak overnight.
Rainfall is expected to be highest along the northern coast, with potential accumulation of 20-30 millimeters, accompanied by lightning and hail.
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