Tag: weather
United Hatzalah Raises Alert, Issues Guidelines As Winter Storm Barbara Sweeps In
Check on neighbors and loved ones to make sure that they are staying warm, this is especially true for the elderly.
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.
Hundreds of Flights Delayed, Canceled at NYC Airports, on Monday
Severe thunderstorms believed by forecasters to present a risk of tornadoes were responsible for the chaos.
Gaza Launches 2 Rockets at Tel Aviv, Blames the Weather
Both rockets landed in the sea off the coast of Tel Aviv. No Red Alert sirens were triggered and there was no interception by the Iron Dome defense system.
Extreme Dry Weather, Arson, Ignite Hundreds of Fires Countrywide
Firefighters were rushed to deal with 411 fires, of which 212 were in open areas (52%).
Israel Experiencing an Unprecedented Heat Wave
The Sea of Galilee reached a whopping 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
Unusual: Israel Experienced 828 Lightning Strikes on Tuesday
Israel experienced an unbelievable spike in the number of times lightning struck the country, amid unseasonably cold and wet weather.
A Storm is Brewing in Israel (Close the Windows)
If you were planning on a moonlight hike in the Judean Desert or in the Negev – forget it. Don’t do it.
F-16s Turn Submarine After Rains Flood Air Force Base (Updated)
The IDF censor attempted to squelch reports of the damage after two hangers and the air force base became flooded with 50 million liters of rain.
Blessed Rains Gush through Israel’s Nature Preserves
The Kinneret rose since Wednesday by 23 cm, and now stands at 211.10 meters below sea level.
Israel’s Stormy Weather Prompts Lifesaving Rescues and Alert from Israel Police
In any emergency on the road and in general - call the Israel Police 100 hotline as soon as possible.
Watch: Viper Escaping The Zin River Flood
This terrified venomous Ef'eh was crawling for his life away from the gushing flood waters.
Jerusalem Covered in Snow… for a Few Hours
To the disappointment of many children, not enough snow fell to close the schools.
Watch: Flood Waters Rushing Through Northern Israeli Villages
Floods hit northern Israel on Monday due to the heavy rains across the region, sending a torrent of water rushing across villages in some...
Snow Arrives on Israel’s Golan Heights
There was snow mixed with rain in Gush Etzion, but snow was falling steadily in the Golan Heights.
Watch: Storms and Floods in Israel
According to Israel's meteorological service forecast, the weather will continue to be stormy, and until Saturday afternoon there is fear of flooding in the eastern streams.
Watch: Southern Rivers Overflowing as Israeli Winter Starts in Earnest
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority on Thursday issued flood warning and safety rules in light of the weather forecast which predicts floods in the country's southern and eastern rivers.
Sderot Under Water as June Rains Flood Negev
"The whole city became Venice. Everything is flooded, the playground, there are ten cars stuck in the puddles."
All Hail Breaks Loose in Negev City of Arad
The freak thunderstorm hurled hail the size of giant marbles -- or in Israeli terms, the size of cherry tomatoes -- down on the city, sending pedestrians and felines alike scurrying for cover.
Flood Watch in France Similar to Israel’s Winter Weekend Forecast
On Friday forecasters in Israel are predicting thunderstorms and hail from the north to the northern Negev, with more snow at Mount Hermon.
NASA to Share Total Eclipse of USA
NASA Television is also planning to air a multi-hour show, Eclipse Across America: Through the Eyes of NASA.
Winter Weather Still Chilling Israel From North to Northern Negev
The winter weather hasn't yet let up in Israel, with snow in the north and rain in the central and southern regions.
Sabbath Snow Storm Creates Northern Winter Wonderland
Northern Israel is under a blanket of white, while residents of the northern Negev are dealing with rain, wind and muddy floors.
‘Winter Wonderland’ Whitens Northern Israel, Brings Rain Elsewhere
A winter wonderland in the Golan Heights and rainy weather in the rest of Israel is a blessing that will help fill Lake Kinneret with much-needed water.
Power Outage in Jerusalem As Storm Snaps Trees, Damaging Cars
The first winter storm of the season snapped some power lines in Jerusalem, brought down trees and damaged cars.
Four Arrested for Violating Fire Ban, Igniting Blaze Near Nataf
Four people have been arrested in connection with at least one of the fires that have raged across the country.
IsraAid, Local Partner Prodev Rush to Help Haiti After Hurricane Matthew [video]
Israeli group in Haiti helping children the day after Hurricane Matthew barrels through. Death toll is close to 900.
Florida Awaits Hurricane Matthew, Deadliest Storm Since 2004
Florida Gov. Rick Scott: "Millions will lose power, possibly for a long period of time... Evacuate, evacuate, evacuate."