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Record from Aug 20, 2026. Back to current conditions

Harrisburg Aug 20, 2026

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

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

A heavy rain day could hit

extreme

A single day could bring around 49.1mm of rain on 2026-08-20 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 18.2mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 25, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture

A cold stretch is on the way

low

3 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-24. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 23, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 86.8mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 5.8mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 25, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops

Rainfall is trending above the usual

extreme

Around 49.1mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 0.8mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 22, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 37.8 mmMax 24.5 °CMin 17.9 °CGusts 47.5 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 20, 2026.