Israel prepares for a potentially historic heat emergency as temperatures are likely to surge toward 122°F as soon as Wednesday, creating life-threatening conditions across eastern and southern regions while authorities scramble to protect vulnerable populations through expanded red alert coverage
Temperature readings will climb throughout Monday while danger zones expand to encompass regions where heat stress reaches maximum threat levels. The situation becomes particularly concerning as nighttime temperatures remain elevated, preventing the natural cooling that typically provides relief and making restful sleep nearly impossible across large areas of the country.
Wednesday afternoon will bring the most extreme conditions, with eastern and southern Israel registering temperatures between 118-122°F (48-51°C) – approaching the all-time records for these regions. Interior areas and mountainous terrain throughout central and northern Israel will exceed 104°F (40°C), while the Kinneret region specifically will reach 120°F (49°C).
Coastal areas will not escape the heat assault, with shoreline communities measuring up to 97°F (36°C). The combination of these elevated temperatures with oppressive humidity levels will create extremely dangerous heat stress conditions.
Complete weather outlook
Monday brings continued temperature elevation. Weather patterns will maintain above-normal heat levels, reaching scorching conditions in mountainous and interior regions while coastal plains experience oppressive humidity. Extreme heat stress will dominate every area of the country.
Tuesday will deliver additional temperature increases. Scorching conditions will dominate mountainous and interior regions plus coastal plains. Extreme heat stress will persist across all national territories. Interior and mountainous areas will register extreme temperature readings. Afternoon hours may produce localized precipitation in southern and eastern areas.
Wednesday will bring further temperature escalation. Severe heat conditions will affect most territorial areas. Coastal strips will experience humid conditions. Extreme heat stress will continue affecting all national regions. Most areas will measure extreme temperature readings. Afternoon periods may generate localized precipitation in southern and eastern territories.
