Weather It Is (Too Hot For the Dog)

Good Morning:

Yesterday was simply too hot for the dog.  She lay panting on the floor, barely moving from noon until the evening.

Actually, it was too hot for many of us, and yet, it wasn't your typical hot day.  Instead, it was both warm and humid.  We noted 32 C with 51% humidity and a heat index of 34 Celsius.  Usually, when it's hot in Jerusalem it's also relatively dry in Jerusalem, so the heat (when it comes) is a bit more bearable.

Yesterday, though, was simply uncomfortable, as the winds were strong enough to transport moisture from the Mediterranean all the way into the mountain areas.

Tomorrow temperatures will be rising again as low pressure to our east builds to the west.  The hottest temperatures will probably be in the mountain areas, as off-shore winds (sea-breezes) keep things a bit cooler in the coastal plain.  However, "down-there" the humidity will be quite high, so residents of the coastal plain will not be able to enjoy the somewhat moderate temperatures.

However, the hot weather will be short-lived, as by late Tuesday the temperatures will start to head down as winds strengthen from the west in response to low pressure deepening over the northeastern corner of the Mediterranean.  The cool temperatures will be especially noticeable from Thursday into next Sunday.

This will make our dog happy. Moreover, she's scheduled for a haircut at the Holyland Poodle Professional Grooming Salon. The combination of being nicely coiffed with cooler temperatures would any person -- and certainly any dog -- feel better.

Shavua Tov,

Barry Lynn