Weather It Is (Winter Storm)

Good Morning:

Yesterday's storm brought mostly wind rather than rain.  However, yesterday's storm will strengthen today and bring rain to most of the central and northern parts of the country.  There is a small chance of flooding in the central and north coastal regions with some of the storms, as well as lighting from noon today until Monday  morning.

The rain on Monday should spread to the eastern valleys.  Total rain amounts should be between 50 to 100 mm along the coast and 10 to 25 mm in the Jordan and Dead Sea Valleys through Tuesday afternoon. Lighter rain amounts are forecast throughout the Arava.

There is a high probability that more cold air will move into the storm by mid-week, and hence very strong development is expected on Wednesday and Thursday.  There will be a very heavy rain covering most of the country with very strong and possibly damaging winds. Snow is a strong possibility on the Hermon.

Barry Lynn