Daily brief · Australia

Perth 2026-08-22

In progress — verification after the day closes

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

A heavy rain day could hit

high

A single day could bring around 22.8mm of rain on 2026-08-26 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 18mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · grain farmers · grape growers

A dry stretch is forming

medium

5 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-27. 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.

grape growers · agriculture · grain farmers

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

14 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-22. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality · grain farmers · grape growers

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 46.3mm 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.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops · grain farmers · grape growers

Rainfall is trending above the usual

medium

Around 8mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 0.5mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

farmers · tourism · logistics · grain farmers · grape growers

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on 2026-08-22.

Market context · futures market

corn · high 52w · 7d +10.7%