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Israel's Heat Wave Ends, Winds and Rain Ahead Before Shavuot

5/19/2026

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Israel’s heat wave is ending, with temperatures expected to fall to seasonal averages by Tuesday.
Meteorologists forecast strong winds across Israel on Wednesday, accompanying the continued temperature decline.
Northern Israel may see isolated light rain showers on Tuesday.
A short storm Thursday morning will bring intermittent rain to northern and central Israel before Shavuot.
Shavuot on Friday will have clear skies and slightly higher temperatures, still below the seasonal average.

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Israel’s heat wave is ending, with temperatures expected to fall to seasonal averages by Tuesday.
Meteorologists forecast strong winds across Israel on Wednesday, accompanying the continued temperature decline.
Northern Israel may see isolated light rain showers on Tuesday.
A short storm Thursday morning will bring intermittent rain to northern and central Israel before Shavuot.
Shavuot on Friday will have clear skies and slightly higher temperatures, still below the seasonal average.