A heat wave is expected to hit Israel starting tomorrow (Tuesday), and reach its peak from Wednesday to Friday - with hotter than usual weather to the point of sweltering in all regions of the country.
According to the Meteorological Service forecast, this is the weather forecast for the coming days:
Tuesday: Clear to partly cloudy. In the morning, strong easterly winds will blow in the northern mountains. There will be a further increase in temperatures, which will be normal for the season. From the afternoon, strong northerly winds will begin to blow in the coastal plain.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with high clouds. In the morning hours, strong easterly winds will blow in the north of the country and in the central mountains. Temperatures will rise considerably and humidity will drop. It will be hotter than usual to very hot in most areas of the country. Haze possible.
Thursday: Partly cloudy to clear. Further increase in temperatures. It will continue to be warmer than normal until very hot in most areas of the country.
Magen David Adom is preparing for the weather conditions and is calling on the public to prepare accordingly, in order to avoid serious injuries such as dehydration, heatstroke, and even life-threatening conditions - especially among toddlers, the elderly, and those with disabilities.
Dr. Rafael Strogo, Deputy Director of Medical and Blood Services at MDA: "The heat wave and high temperatures that are expected to hit the country over the coming week require public caution and vigilance to avoid heatstroke. I recommend drinking plenty of fluids and not spending extended periods of time in direct sunlight. It is especially important to pay attention to babies and toddlers traveling in cars - they should never be left in a closed vehicle, not even for a minute. Also, maintaining daily contact with adult family members can save lives. In cases of confusion, dizziness or a change in consciousness - heatstroke should be suspected, the victim should be cooled, moved to a shady place and immediately dial 101 for the MDA emergency center.".
Remember:
️ Drink plenty of water - at least 3 liters a day.
️ Avoid working or going out in the sun during hot hours. Those who must work in the sun should wear ventilated clothing, take frequent breaks, and drink plenty of fluids.
️ Avoid going to the sea during hot hours and be sure to enter the water only at designated beaches and during operating hours when there is a lifeguard.
️ It is advisable to perform sports activities in the evening when the heat load decreases.
️ Pay attention to the elderly population, toddlers and people with disabilities.
️ Every time you exit the vehicle, look towards the back seat and make sure there are no children left in the vehicle.
️ If possible, pets should be kept indoors and make sure there is water available nearby.
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