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Record from Aug 18, 2026. Back to current conditions

Madison Aug 18, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 27, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC.

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

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 41.9mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 4mm 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: 47.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops · grain farmers · livestock

A dry stretch is forming

high

7 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-25. 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 23, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture · grain farmers · livestock

A cold stretch is on the way

medium

6 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-26. 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 21, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · livestock · outdoor hospitality · grain farmers

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 0.4 mmMax 25.8 °CMin 16.2 °CGusts 39.2 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.

Market context · futures market

wheat · surge · 7d +7.6%
corn · high 52w · 7d +11.6%
cattle · drop · 7d -6.3%