Weather

"Never seen in modern history": Experts outline an El Niño that may rewrite climate records

Climate models indicate the anomaly, expected to be one of the most intense in roughly a century and a half, will show its most severe effects between the autumn of 2026 and the winter of 2027.

 An almost empty tourist area of Plaka is seen on a rainy day in Athens as storm Byron continues to batter large parts of the country December 05, 2025 in Athens, Greece.
People pray for rain following a drought crisis at Imamzadeh Saleh shrine in Tehran, Iran, November 14, 2025.

‘Stolen rain’ returns? Scientists dismantle viral Iran–Turkey theory

A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (foreground); illustrative.

Plane crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard, civil aviation authority confirms

Bolts of lightning strike over Yangon on May 16, 2013. A cyclone slammed into the Bangladeshi coast on May 16 as a million people hunkered down in evacuation shelters, including in a region of Myanmar torn by communal unrest.

Lightning strikes kill at least 14 people in Bangladesh during seasonal storms


Pain-based weather forecasts could influence actions, study shows

US study shows patients’ potentially altered behavior when it gets wet, cold or windy outdoors

 WINTER’S NIGHT: Snow covered streets of Jerusalem, 2021.

Are your pets cold? How to keep cats, dogs warm in the winter

Expert tips from cat behavior consultant Orly Zakai on understanding changes in cat behavior and keeping them warm during the cold winter.

 dogs and cats

New research uncovers secrets of snowflakes movement - study

A University of Utah professor has researched how snowflakes can be surprisingly predictable.

 Snowflakes collect on a car window during a winter nor'easter snow storm in Waltham, Massachusetts January 2, 2014

How should Israel respond to climate change? - opinion

Let’s zoom out on the global nature of climate change, then zoom back in on Israel’s response to it.

 Tourists hold umbrellas as it rains on an observation point overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City.

Mystic who predicted disastrous twins in terrifying 2024 forecast

Blind fortune teller Baba Wanga's eerie prophecies continue to prove true even 26 years after her death, with believers claiming an accuracy rate of 85%. Now, her forecast for 2024.

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Israel's Mount Canaan breaks 73-year rain intensity record amid storms

Rain intensity in the Mount Canaan region near Safed hit a 73-year record on Sunday. The most rain that fell in a 20-minute period was 22 mm, 28 mm in 30 minutes and 38 mm in an hour.

Ravens are seen in Kadita, northern Israel, with Mount Canaan seen in the background

Turkish cargo ship with 12 crew sinks in Black Sea

The region was hit by powerful storms on Sunday and the governor's office said the bad weather prevented air and sea vessels from carrying out searches.

TURKEY’S SEISMIC research vessel ‘Oruc Reis’ is seen in Istanbul in August 2019. It recently left Greek waters where it had been sailing 200 km south of the island of Kastellorizo.

Preparing for the storm: Safety tips for rain, storms, and strong winds

Expect rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds with potential coastal and inland floods. The Israel Police issued winter weather safety instructions.


Is there an ideal body temperature? New research

Recent study disputes the existence of an ideal body temperature, revealing that it varies greatly among individuals.


How could weather impact the war against Hamas?

Historically, weather has turned the tides of decisive battles and the outcomes of whole wars. Storms have destroyed fleets and cold has crippled infantry.

 Soldiers from Givati's Shaked brigade participate in a muddy military exercise during a rainstorm near Moshav Jonathan in central Golan Heights on February 7, 2023.