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Houston Aug 5, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 13, 2026, 6:40 AM UTC.

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

A heavy rain day could hit

medium

A single day could bring around 14mm of rain on 2026-08-06 — close to 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 10, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

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

A dry stretch is forming

high

9 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-10. 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 10, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture · rice farmers · cotton growers · livestock

Heat is building above the usual range

low

Daily highs may average around 36.2°C over the next week — above the 33°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 12, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

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

Rainfall is trending above the usual

medium

Around 14mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 3mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 7, 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Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.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 · rice farmers · cotton growers · livestock

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 0 mmMax 36.6 °CMin 26.7 °CGusts 27.7 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 5, 2026.