ALERT: Perilous Weather Approaching Israel

[These are the same “weather conditions” that created the most recent devastating outbreak of fires in California. Therefore, one should watch carefully any dry brush on their property, and maybe hose it down with water]

Israel is Experiencing Some Perilous Weather
A Week of Dry Winds 

NOVEMBER 18, 2019, 3:23 PM
Strong, dry winds spark fires around the country
Several beaches and hiking trails closed to public, JNF asks Israelis to stay away from forests amid unusually windy weather (timesofisrael)

NOVEMBER 11, 2019, 9:55 AM
Firefighters face more blazes in north amid unseasonable heat
Three lightly hurt in overnight fires near Nahalal, Karmiel, Afula and Haifa; firefighters go on high alert; heat wave expected to last till Thursday (timesofisrael)

NOVEMBER 10, 2019, 4:59 PM
Brushfires break out near Jerusalem, Hadera amid unseasonable heat and dryness
Firefighting crews and planes struggling to contain blaze near Tzur Hadassah before it reaches homes(timesofisrael)

the hills of Yerushalayim

vosizneias:  Hot and Dry conditions part fires in Northern Israel

ynetnews According to the Meteo-Tech meteorological company, winds in the northeastern Mediterranean Sea will reach speeds of up to 40 kph (25 mph), while the winds on the northern shores will reach the speed of up to 55 kph (34 mph). In the northern city of Haifa, the temperatures will range from 23 degrees celsius during the day Sunday to just 16 degrees at night. In Tel Aviv, the weather will be similar with a range of 24 degrees during the day and 15 degrees at night. In the southern city of Be’er Sheva, temperatures will range from 23 degrees throughout the day to 13 degrees at night. In Jerusalem, the temperatures will be cooler, reaching 17 degrees celsius during the day and falling to 10 degrees overnight. Despite the low temperatures, the weather will be dry and partly cloudy. Mist is expected in some parts of the country.

Hiking Trails Closing Ahead of Dangerous Weather Forecasts
By Hana Levi Julian JewishPress

The Nature and Parks Authority has announced it is closing a significant number of hiking trails throughout the country as of Monday ahead of potentially dangerous weather conditions.

“Due to extreme weather warnings, it is forbidden to take walks in several sites in the north of Israel from Monday the 18th until Wednesday the 20th,” reads an alert on the Authority website. Hikers are directed to call the Authority’s call center at *3639.

High winds began entering the region over the weekend, with temperatures dropping on Sunday and continuing to drop further on Monday. Meteorologists say the incoming weather system is expected to further reduce humidity and bring stronger winds as well. Brush fire warnings have been raised across the country as a result.

AND

Two Children Hurt by Falling Palm Tree in Sharon Region

notice the bldg in background, seems tilted?

Two young girls, ages 8 and 9, were injured Monday morning while waiting for a school bus north of Tel Aviv, when a palm tree collapsed on top of them, knocked over by extremely windy conditions.

One of the girls, age 8, suffering injuries throughout her body and was seriously injured. She was taken to nearby Laniado Medical Center in Netanya, where she’s listed in serious condition. The second girl, age 9, was injured in the arms and her leg. She was taken to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba and is listed in good condition.

The incident occurred in Kibbutz Bahan, located near the coastal city of Netanya north of Tel Aviv, while the children were lining up for the bus at a stop. Windy conditions have prevailed on the coastal plains for the last several days. Temperatures dropped over the weekend and on Monday were expected to drop further, with winds picking up further as winter begins to take its grip on the region.