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Record from Aug 16, 2026. Back to current conditions

Charleston Aug 16, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 26, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC.

Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

A heavy rain day could hit

extreme

A single day could bring around 35.9mm of rain on 2026-08-17 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 15mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 21, 2026, 6:03 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture

Heat is building above the usual range

low

Daily highs may average around 30.3°C over the next week — above the 28.8°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 23, 2026, 6:03 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand

Rainfall is trending above the usual

extreme

Around 35.9mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 1.7mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 18, 2026, 6:03 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 110.7mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 11.8mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 21, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 8.4 mmMax 32 °CMin 23.2 °CGusts 34.2 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 16, 2026.