[108531] Weather forecast for July 2, 2026: Heavy and extreme heat stress in vast areas
[108531] Weather forecast for July 2, 2026: Heavy and extreme heat stress in vast areas
Thursday is characterized by typical seasonal summer weather with heavy heat stress in the south and the Jordan Valley, alongside weak surfing conditions in the Mediterranean Sea.
Weather forecast for July 2, 2026
According to reports from this morning, Thursday, July 2, 2026, is characterized by clear to partly cloudy weather, with temperatures and heat stress remaining in the "seasonal average" range. The Hot News notes that a southwesterly to northwesterly wind is expected at a speed of 20-35 km/h, and the sea condition is wavy with waves 60-120 cm high.
Significant heat stress is being felt across the country. According to Weather Ltd., an "extreme heat stress" is expected in the Jordan Valley, Beit She'an Valley, the Arava, and Eilat, with temperatures in Eilat expected to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, ynet news reports a "slight drop in temperatures" alongside heavy heat stress in the southern region.
Regarding the coasts, Weather Ltd. reports that the sea will be wavy with wave heights of 60-90 cm. Their detailed publication on surfing noted that "the sea is expected to be relatively low, with small waves that generally do not provide good conditions for surfing", while warning of the presence of isolated jellyfish along some of the beaches and providing instructions to swim only at designated beaches.
Looking ahead, 🎗️Israel News IL🎗️ notes that the trend will continue without significant change in the coming days, with a slight drop in temperatures in the mountains expected on Saturday, making them "slightly lower than the seasonal average." The News Line emphasizes that a "very high to extreme" solar radiation index is expected throughout the day, and recommends that the public prepare accordingly.