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Israel Issues Yellow Wind Warning With 70 kph Gusts

8/29/2026

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  • Israel's Meteorological Service issued a Yellow Warning for Saturday's strong winds.
  • Winds are forecast at up to 50 kph with 70 kph gusts between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
  • The warning spans Israel, including the coastline, Golan Heights, Judean Foothills, northern Samaria and Negev.
  • Dr. Amir Givati warned of hazardous driving, power outages, falling trees and flash-flood danger.
  • Fire Commissioner Tafser Eyal Caspi ordered districts to heighten readiness before the storm’s overnight peak.