August goes wild: Thunderstorms, lightning and 70 km/h winds hit Israel...

Nature and environment | Aug 29, 2026, 7:20 PM

A rare late-August weather system has brought thunderstorms, lightning, and winds reaching 70 km/h to Israel along with haze.

Heavy rain and localized flooding remain possible in northern areas.

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