Israel storm

Israel braces for storm with wind gusts up to 110 km/h, red alert in Center, Northern Israel

The storm, described as unusually strong, is expected to bring westerly winds of around 50 km/h, with gusts up to 110 km/h along the coastal plain.

View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm "Byron" hits Israel. December 11, 2025.
Israeli soldiers near the Israeli border with Lebanon, northern Israel, October 16, 2023.

IDF declares curfew, all army activities reduced to essentials only ahead of Storm Byron

An Israeli flag flutters as a thunderstorm rages in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, December 6, 2025

Storm Byron expected to reach Israel Wednesday, flash floods and heavy rain anticipated

View of Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee), northern Israel

NIS 2 million allotted to Kinneret beach restoration


Storm Carmel: Man in critical condition after being hit by tree

Winds, slippery condition cause havoc on roads • Adverse weather to continue today

 A tree was knocked down on a man due to Carmel storm winds.

Storm Carmel: How to stay safe

Various Israeli organizations published warnings of dangers that could be caused by the storm.

 People take cover from the rain as they walk on Jaffa Road  in the city center of Jerusalem on December 20, 2021.

One dead, several injured amid slippery roads and stormy weather

After months of clear skies and warm weather, Israel is seeing some rain - but that comes with concerns for people's safety.

A general view shows seagulls in Ashdod port as a storm approaches Israel's shores January 4, 2018

Let it snow! Jerusalem residents get ready for a winter wonderland

It is still unclear exactly how strong the snowfall will be in Jerusalem.

Jerusalemites revel in the snow

Heavy thunderstorms, hail hit southern Israel, flash floods expected

Winter has finally arrived: The rain is expected to spread to most parts of the country, and will likely be accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms.

A general view shows seagulls in Ashdod port as a storm approaches Israel's shores January 4, 2018

Expected 'medicane' storm forces hiking trails, music festival to close

The weather report stated that there would be local rainfall along with thunderstorms and hail in the south and on the mountaintops.

Lightning strikes over the Beit Safafa neighborhood in Jerusalem, Oct. 14, 2019

Israel, region braces for rare ‘medicane’ storm

Flood warnings have been issued in southern Israel. Popular hiking trails and tourist spots in the Judean desert are also being closed.

A general view shows seagulls in Ashdod port as a storm approaches Israel's shores January 4, 2018

Five struck by lightning on Zikim Beach

“We were hanging out at an abandoned beach when lightning struck the sand and knocked us to the ground,” said Elazar Hazut of Beersheba from his hospital bed. “I ask for Israelis to pray for us.”

Lightning storm close to Netanya, December 5th, 2018.

Surprise dust storm rolls into Tel Aviv

Facebook users from the center of the country reported that the storm affected areas from Hadera to Ashdod.

Dust storm envelops Tel Aviv, Wednesday May 22, 2019

In Pictures: Heavy rains, hail and snow wash over Israel

Another storm is expected to hit Israel on Tuesday.

Winter in Israel.