Weather conditions in israel

Police close entry, exit to Eilat as Election Day storm brings flood risk along Routes 40,12,13

The public is urged to stay away from streambeds amid a real risk of life-threatening flash floods in the southern Negev, Arava, Judean Desert and Dead Sea area as Israelis vote.

OCTOBER 27, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL, SIMCHA PASKO, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

People walk near Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City on a rainy day, October 24, 2026.

People walk in the rain in Jerusalem, August 15, 2026.

Israel braces for rainy Election Day, but can bad weather affect voter turnout?

Showers are expected on Election Day, but turnout figures going back to 1949 show that the weather has never decided who shows up at the ballot box.

OCTOBER 25, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL

Lightning illuminates the sky over the Upper Galilee, during a rain storm on April 27, 2026.

Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, strong winds

The preparations come amid forecasts for the weekend weather system, which indicate that wind gusts of 40-50 kph are expected as early as Saturday morning.

AUGUST 28, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL

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.

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.

JANUARY 13, 2026|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS, YANIR YAGNA, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Dust storm coats Jerusalem in sand for the second time in a month

Wind coming from an easterly direction has brought a dust storm from Jordan into Israel, causing the Health ministry to issue a warning for increased air pollution.

MAY 21, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A dust storm has covered Jerusalem in orange clouds and a thin layer of sand for the second time in a month

Weather in Israel: Heavy winter rains, flooding expected

The heavy rains are supposed to subside a bit over the weekend, with light rains in the north and along the coasts.

JANUARY 29, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Nahariya gets flooded by Friday's rainfall, January 29 2021.

Israel's stormy weather reaches mid-week peak

Winter has, indeed, come. This chilly week kicked off with flooding, extreme winds and rain, and this pattern is expected to continue into the weekend.

JANUARY 20, 2021ByMAARIV ONLINE