A dry stretch is forming
extreme12 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-03. A dry day here means 1mm of rain or less; the important number is the length of the run. Crops in flowering or fruit-set windows are most exposed.
Reading evidence
Valid until Aug 8, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
agriculture · horticulture · livestock
Water conditions are improving
activeAround 21.3mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 3.4mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.
Reading evidence
Valid until Aug 8, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
Samples: 137.
hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops · horticulture · livestock
Heat is building above the usual range
highDaily highs may average around 36.4°C over the next week — above the 29.6°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.
Reading evidence
Valid until Aug 10, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
Samples: 150.
outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · horticulture · livestock