Forecasters said rainfall is expected to ease gradually on Tuesday, with lighter, more localized showers on Wednesday, mainly in central and northern areas.

The storm’s first fatality was in the coastal city of Netanya, where a 53-year-old man was found lifeless in an apartment building with signs of severe hypothermia.

Authorities have urged the public to avoid traveling to flood-prone areas, especially in the Negev and Judean deserts, and to take precautions near rivers and streams.

Is there a connection between lightning storms and Hamas rockets fired at Israel?

Megyn Kelly had one-time terrorist-turned CIA-double agent Morten Storm back on her show to discuss ISIS terrorism and radical Islam. He said he believes ISIS will attack again very soon.

Strong winter weather has arrived in Israel, covering Jerusalem and other mountainous areas in a thick blanket of snow. Other areas are being hit with heavy winds and lots of rain.