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Houston Aug 4, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 12, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC.

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

A heavy rain day could hit

high

A single day could bring around 22.2mm of rain on 2026-08-10 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 15.7mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 9, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

construction · outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · rice farmers · cotton growers

A dry stretch is forming

high

7 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-11. 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 9, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture · rice farmers · cotton growers · livestock

Heat is building above the usual range

low

Daily highs may average around 35.9°C over the next week — above the 34.3°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 11, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 60.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · rice farmers · cotton growers · livestock

Rainfall is trending above the usual

low

Around 5.8mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 3.6mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

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

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics · rice farmers · cotton growers · livestock

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 0 mmMax 36.4 °CMin 25.8 °CGusts 42.1 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 4, 2026.