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Israel Braces for Rain, Thunderstorms, and Flood Risks

1/28/2026

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A wet spell will return to Israel, with rain starting in northern Israel on Wednesday and spreading to the center and northern Negev by afternoon.
Isolated thunderstorms and strong winds are expected, with a risk of flooding in the northern Dead Sea area.
By Friday, temperatures rise above seasonal averages, and Saturday remains clear or partly cloudy with continued temperature increases across the country.

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Story summary

A wet spell will return to Israel, with rain starting in northern Israel on Wednesday and spreading to the center and northern Negev by afternoon.
Isolated thunderstorms and strong winds are expected, with a risk of flooding in the northern Dead Sea area.
By Friday, temperatures rise above seasonal averages, and Saturday remains clear or partly cloudy with continued temperature increases across the country.