Winter storm “Byron” made landfall in Israel on Wednesday after pummeling Greece, bringing unusually heavy rainfall expected to last through Friday.

Most of the precipitation—forecast to reach four to six inches in some areas—is expected to fall in the coastal plain and the Judean Foothills, though rain is anticipated nationwide.

The heaviest rainfall is expected on Thursday, Kan News reported, adding that there are “serious concerns” about possible flooding, including in the Judean Desert, Dead Sea area and the Arava.

The weather system was already producing substantial rainfall into Wednesday. Heavy rain drenched northern and central Israel overnight, with Zikhron Yaakov topping national totals at 77 millimeters (3 inches), according to local measurements. Ein Carmel recorded 68 mil

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