‘Lake Effect’ Blizzard in Northern New York Prompts Biden to Issue Emergency Declaration

In some parts of Erie County, more than six feet of snow fell, with a whopping 80 inches of the white stuff recorded in Orchard Park, home of the NHL’s Buffalo Bills football team.

Northern New York, Get Out the Candles: Multi-Day Winter Storm Ahead

Governor Kathy Hochul: “Take it seriously, get out today and put gas in your tanks, buy your groceries and batteries, and prepare for possible power outages. . .be ready to check on neighbors."

Gaza Strip Officials Resign over Disastrous Flooding

Gaza officials blame––you guessed it––"repeated Zionist aggression."

Hikers Trapped by Judean Desert Floods on Election Day

Israeli forces rescued at least 50 people after hikers in the Judean desert were caught by surprise when flash flooding followed the weekend rains.

First Rain of Season Forecast for This Weekend

On the eve of Simchat Torah, Israel may see its first winter system of the season.

Chabad House Becomes Storm Shelter as Hurricane Ian Smashes Its Way Across Florida

Torrential rains, whipping winds and record storm surge all combined to make Ian an historic hurricane just two miles per hour shy of a Category 5 monster.

Hurricane Ian Near Category 5 Storm, Slams Into in Western Florida

Negative storm surge sucked the water out of Tampa Bay, as happened five years ago during Hurricane Irma.

United Hatzalah Delegation in Puerto Rico Offering Psychological, Medical Aid in Wake of Hurricane...

The Israeli volunteers have left their loved ones knowing they would be missing Rosh Hashanah at home.

Israel Sweltering Under a Heat Wave This Week

The temperatures are expected range this week from 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) in Tel Aviv to as high as 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 Celsius) in the Jordan Valley.

Intense Flooding Swamps London’s Stamford Hill Neighborhood

Numerous other areas of the British capital are also flooded.

Are Our Opinions Affected by the Weather? This Israeli Study Explains How

The weather one experiences has an influence on the opinions he expresses, and in turn, on those who are influenced by these expressed opinions, a new Israel study has found.

Israeli Scientists Reveal Reason for Fewer Lightning Strikes Over the Sea

It is the larger, coarse sea spray that reduces the amount of lightning by as much as 90 percent, whereas smaller aerosols increase lightning. The size of particle also affects rainfall.

In Israel, ‘Most Comfortable July Since 2014’

“During the month (of July) there were no prolonged heat waves and there were no unusual events" in the State of Israel.

Health Ministry Warns Israelis to Expect ‘Extreme Heat’ in Coming Days

Israelis were warned to avoid unnecessary physical exertion, remember to drink water and to stay in air-conditioned areas as much as possible.

Record-Breaking Temperatures Threaten Europe, Mediterranean, New York & New Jersey

The British government declared a national “state of emergency” in response to the weather conditions.

Europe’s Deadly Heatwave, Wildfires Spreading to Israel, Mediterranean

Hundreds have died and tens of thousands of acres have burned to ash in Europe. Wildfires also began in Israel last month.

Continued Good News at Lake Kinneret

Over the past week, the level of the lake rose 6.3 inches, bringing the water level to just 4.5 feet from full capacity.

Bride and Groom Rescued in Heavy Snow Storm outside Jerusalem

The bride and groom could not stop thanking the volunteers for their kindness.

Jerusalem Is Extra Beautiful on Morning After Snow Storm

The good people of Jerusalem woke up Thursday morning to a snowy, white city.

Storm ‘Elpis’ Paints It White in Northern Israel, Jerusalem & Surrounds

In Rosh Hanikra, Haifa, and Zichron Ya’akov, residents found themselves contending with a deluge. There was hail in the northern Negev, even near the Dead Sea.

Winter in Israel, for Real

If you close your eyes you'd think you're in Canada.

Winter Storm Blankets Northern Israel with Snow

During Wednesday's storm Israel broke its winter 2020 record for electricity consumption.

Jerusalem Prepares for Possible Snow Storm

The city recommended that people open the hot water tap slightly, to prevent water from freezing in the pipes.

Civilians in Flooded Gaza Angry at Hapless Hamas Government

The children walked in the water, which in some places was knee-high.

Hatzalah Volunteers Distribute Winter Blankets to Ashdod’s Homeless

They drove around the city in one of United Hatzalah’s ambulances and distributed warm blankets to the homeless.

Mediterranean Waterspout Amazes Residents Off Ashdod Coast

The US National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) describes it as a “whirling column of air and water mist.”

Man in Critical Condition after Being Hit by Falling Tree in Netanya

"The man suffered a serious head injury from being hit by the tree."

Major Winter Storm ‘Carmel’ On Its Way to Israel

Temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits celsius -- the low 40s Fahrenheit.

6 Inches of Snow Drop on Mount Hermon

More good news: the water level of Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) likewise rose by 0.39 inches (one centimeter).

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