The storm continues and reached a peak today with extremely strong winds and sandstorms. During the night, the makeshift pier (uni-floats) was blown apart by the wind. The weather is expected to continue like this at least until tomorrow afternoon, although the Dead Sea has its own unique meteorological system that does not behave like the rest of the country. So far, no flooding, which is good news. The laboratory was also covered in a thin layer of sand as it is impossible to keep it out. The logging team decided to take a day trip south - the Timna mines, Eilat and possibly Mitzpe Ramon. The drillers left at about 13:00 as well for a short visit south.