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- Israel is expected to have its highest February temperatures in nearly 40 years, with highs of 82–86°F (28–30°C) across the Judean Foothills and Coastal Plain.
- The Israel Meteorological Service says the warmth results from a flow of dry southern air.
- The last time temperatures reached this level was in 1987.
- A heatwave is forecast to end by Monday evening and rain is expected in northern and central areas.
