On Thursday, temperatures in cities along the coast and in the Shfela region are expected to drop slightly, but will still be at heatwave levels.A wildfire broke out in Kfar Majar in northern Israel on Thursday. A number of houses near the fire were evacuated due to heavy smoke in the area and no injuries were reported.
On Friday, temperatures will drop more significantly, with average temperatures along the coast at around 80F (27C). Temperatures will continue to fall on Saturday, bringing them back to the average for this time of year. On Sunday, rain is expected in north and central Israel, with isolated thunderstorms possible. In the northern Negev, light rains are possible. There is a slight risk of flash floods in the Jordan Valley, Judean Desert and Dead Sea area on Sunday.
The forecast temperatures on Thursday are:
>Haifa: High: 90F (32C) Low: 73F (23C)
>Tiberias: High: 108F (42C) Low: 70F (21C)
>Tel Aviv: High: 93F (34C) Low: 75F (24C)
>Jerusalem: High: 97F (36C) Low: 81F (27C)
>Beersheba: High: 106F (41C) Low: 72F (22C)
>Eilat: High: 104F (40C) Low: 82F (28C)