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Record from Aug 18, 2026. Back to current conditions

Halifax Aug 18, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 29, 2026, 6:40 AM UTC.

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

A heavy rain day could hit

extreme

A single day could bring around 34mm of rain on 2026-08-23 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 17.4mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

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

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · fishing · lodging and tourism

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 36.9mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 3.7mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

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

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops · fishing

Heat is building above the usual range

low

Daily highs may average around 24.2°C over the next week — above the 23.1°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 25, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · fishing

Rainfall is trending above the usual

medium

Around 11.6mm 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.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 20, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics · fishing · lodging and tourism

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 2.9 mmMax 20.4 °CMin 18 °CGusts 41.4 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 18, 2026.