Daily brief · Germany

Cologne 2026-08-22

In progress — verification after the day closes

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

A heavy rain day could hit

extreme

A single day could bring around 24.8mm of rain on 2026-08-22 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 9.1mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

construction · outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture

A cold stretch is on the way

low

4 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-22. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 35.9mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 3mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops

Rainfall is trending above the usual

extreme

Around 24.8mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 0.4mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

farmers · tourism · logistics · construction

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on 2026-08-22.