The weather forecast in Israel for Monday 8 Tishrei includes sporadic thundershowers in Jerusalem and elsewhere. Temperatures will be 81 F but it will feel like 85 F.

Thunder and lightning were reported during the night in the Haifa Bay area.

Israel Electric Company officials report there may be local outages, more than usual, as a result of the rainfall and the residue of the sandstorms from last week. No additional explanation is given.

Rainfall is reported at this time in a number of cities.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)