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People walk in the rain in Jerusalem, August 15, 2026. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
August 15, 2026, 11:08 pm
Rare summer rains around Israel break all-time August records
Ma’ale Adumim records 25 millimeters of rain, one of the few times more than 20 mm has fallen in Israel in August; more rain expected Sunday
By Zev Stub
Illustrative: Israelis enjoy the beach in Tel Aviv during a heatwave, on April 24, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
July 30, 2026, 7:42 pm
Following Europe, Israel braces for dayslong extreme heat wave on Friday
Hot spell slated to hit Jordan Valley hardest, temperatures set to soar to 46ºC (116ºF); Health Ministry urges public to avoid sun exposure
By Diana Bletter
The New York City skyline is seen through a cover of wildfire smoke, in Jersey City, New Jersey, July 17, 2026. (AP/Ryan Murphy)
July 19, 2026, 2:58 pm
Storms expected to clear wildfire smoke from Northeast US ahead of World Cup final
Air in New York expected to be safe again on Sunday, when Argentina will face off with Spain; Trump says US being ‘invaded’ by smoky air from Canada, threatens tariffs
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and Philip Marcelo
The Sea of Galilee in northern Israel has receded following a dry winter, September 12, 2025. (David Cohen/ Flash90)
July 12, 2026, 11:53 pm
Indian Ocean may impact long, dry winter spells in Eastern Mediterranean – study
Hebrew University findings could help improve seasonal forecasting of drought risk in parched Levant
By Sue Surkes
Heavy flooding in a road in the village of Abu Ghosh, outside Jerusalem, January 13, 2026. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
July 5, 2026, 9:50 pm
El Niño could bring deadly floods, vicious winds, huge hailstones to Israel
Israel Meteorological Service presents three scenarios to help authorities prepare for events that are ‘low probability’ but would have ‘severe potential impact’
By Sue Surkes
Children cool off in a fountain in front of the Berlin Cathedral during a summer heat wave, on June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
June 27, 2026, 12:39 pm
Germany hit by record temperatures as deadly European heatwave moves east
Authorities urge people to save water, as temperatures climb way above seasonal average; heatwave in Germany to give way to thunderstorms on Sunday
By Thomas Seythal
Faithful shelter from the hot sun as they wait for the weekly general audience with Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican on June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
June 24, 2026, 3:09 pm
France reports 50 weather-related deaths as record heat wave sweeps Western Europe
48 drowned seeking respite from heat, two children died in car, French authorities say; two elderly people killed by heatstroke in Spain
By Reuters
A man sleeps in the doorway of his house as stray dogs sprawl in the shade on the street on a hot afternoon in Lucknow, India, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
May 28, 2026, 1:29 pm
Uncool: Sweltering globe will smash heat records over next 5 years, UN forecasts
Projections show high chances for mercury to surge past warming limit threshold at least once by 2030, as spiking temperatures bring deadly extreme weather from droughts to floods
By Seth Borenstein
Illustrative: This satellite image provided by NASA on September 26, 2022, shows Hurricane Ian pictured from the International Space Station just south of Cuba gaining strength and heading toward Florida. (NASA via AP)
February 5, 2026, 11:59 am
Israeli-founded ‘SpaceX of weather’ raises $175m to send next-gen satellites into orbit
Tomorrow.io is the developer of an AI weather satellite network to help forecast fast-evolving extreme weather events, as well as improve emergency preparedness and disaster response
By Sharon Wrobel
Planes move on the tarmac at the Nashville International Airport during a winter storm, January 24, 2026. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
January 25, 2026, 4:02 pm
Brutal US travel day as more than 13,500 flights canceled amid massive winter storm
Widespread snow, sleet and freezing rain from southern Rocky Mountains to New England result in largest flight cancellation event since pandemic, including those to and from Tel Aviv
By AP and Sharon Wrobel
A Nashville Department of Transportation truck applies salt brine to a roadway Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. ahead of a winter storm expected to hit the state over the weekend. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
January 23, 2026, 5:22 pm
Tens of millions across US brace for massive winter storm, heavy snow, freezing rain
Hundreds of flights delayed or canceled, schools closed as tempest expected to affect area from Southern Rockies to New England; Texas bracing for ice storm
By EMILIE MEGNIEN, Jeffrey Collins and Jamie Stengle
People walk in the rain at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, January 9, 2026 (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
January 9, 2026, 4:48 pm
Powerful storm kills kitesurfer; plane lands safely after reported lightning strike
Heavy rainfall, strong winds reaching 105 kph nationwide bring down trees, causing a number of injuries; El Al flight reportedly struck in storm: ‘The plane was shaking’
By ToI Staff
People walk along the beach in Tel Aviv during an unseasonably warm day on January 8, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/FLASH90)
January 8, 2026, 7:27 pm
Israel sees highest January temperature in 66 years
29°C (84°F) measured in central Israel’s Ein Hahoresh; Meteorological Service warns of floods, strong winds as regular winter weather returns Friday
By ToI Staff
People sit on top of a car awaiting rescue services in the Shiloh River, January 2, 2026. (X Screenshot used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 2, 2026, 6:05 pm
Four people and horse safe after getting caught in floods, rescuers say
Two adults and a child wait on roof of semi-submerged car as responders pull up in rubber dinghy; horse manages to get out as injured man clings to branches until aid crews arrive
By ToI Staff
A vehicle is trapped amid a flood in southern Israel on December 28, 2025. (Screenshot via Kan on X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 28, 2025, 11:34 am
Parents and child rescued from van caught up in flood in south, as rains lash Israel
Several highways closed or restricted; Fire and Rescue Service warns of life-threatening floods as storm batters country; Mount Hermon ski resort closed
By ToI Staff
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