Weather conditions in israel

One Israeli killed, another missing as winter storm sweeps Israel

A woman in her 50s from east Jerusalem was killed after a heavy object struck her as floodwaters rose in her home, and emergency services are searching for a boy near Modi'in Illit.

|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS, YANIR YAGNA, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Heavy flooding inundates a road in the village of Abu Gosh, outside Jerusalem, as vehicles and heavy machinery make their way through floodwaters following winter rains.
Police on the scene of a kitesurfing incident in Bat Yam.

Fatal kitesurfing accident at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach: One dead, two injured due to extreme winds

A 46-year-old kitesurfer was killed and two others injured at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach after extreme winds threw them into rocks. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident.

|BySHOSHANA BAKER
Heavy winds and rain at the beach in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, December 10, 2025.

Emergency teams on alert as Storm Byron brings flooding risks across Israel

Emergency services are on high alert as Storm Byron brings heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding from the North to the Negev, with risks expected to peak Thursday into Friday.

|ByMOSHE COHEN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Israeli flag flutters as a thunderstorm rages in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, December 6, 2025

Storm Byron expected to reach Israel Wednesday, flash floods and heavy rain anticipated

Israel will expect between 100 and 150 mm of rain, with the storm hitting mainly the coastal areas, while rain is also expected in the north and the Negev.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

Tel Aviv fog leaves city looking ghostly - in pictures

The chilly winter weather took a temporary break in the past few days for a spring-like coolness – and an ethereal fog.

JANUARY 6, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A heavy fog casts a shadow over Tel Aviv

Blessed drops: The magic of Israel’s first rain

Drops of moisture mean so much more to us here in the Holy Land

OCTOBER 29, 2020ByRIVKAH LAMBERT ADLER
Taking joyous cover on Jaffa Road, Oct. 20.

Extreme heatwave begins to break slightly, rain expected Sunday

More significant drops in the temperature are expected over the weekend with rain forecast for Sunday.

MAY 21, 2020ByTZVI JOFFRE
Lifeguard tower at Dead Sea beach

Historic heatwave to continue to roast Israel

If temperatures remain as forecast, then this would be the first time that such high temperatures were ever reported for six days straight in Israel.

MAY 18, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ample foliage around Nahal Kziv keeps swimming pools cool during the heat of the day.

Extreme heatwave to continue throughout Israel, rain possible in south

The Israel Meteorological Service (IMS) issued a Heatwave Warning for the entire country on Saturday that lasts a week.

MAY 17, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A beach-goer lies near a kayak on the shore of the Mediterranean in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon

Tips of How to Maintain an Air Conditioner

There are all types of maintenance that we do daily.

JANUARY 8, 2020ByLEO GIOSUÈ

Israel, region braces for rare ‘medicane’ storm

Flood warnings have been issued in southern Israel. Popular hiking trails and tourist spots in the Judean desert are also being closed.

OCTOBER 25, 2019ByEZRA TAYLOR
A general view shows seagulls in Ashdod port as a storm approaches Israel's shores January 4, 2018

First rain of Autumn hits Israeli soil

Sunday is expected to have an additional drop in temperatures.

OCTOBER 5, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A rainbow lights up Jerusalem as the first Autumn rain hit Israeli soil.

Rain, wind and hail hit Israel over Passover - watch

Rare rain and hail hit Jerusalem as Israel experiences the coldest, wettest April in years.

APRIL 24, 2019ByBEN BRESKY
Passover rain in Jerusalem at the Mahane Yehuda marketplace, April 21, 2019

Egypt's Revenge: Sandstorm from Sinai disrupts Israel's Passover cleaning

Israelis will not be free of the uncomfortable weather until mid-Sunday afternoon.

APRIL 14, 2019ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
Beachgoers bath at the Mediterranean Sea during a sandstorm in Tel Aviv