Daily brief · Australia

Perth 2026-08-23

Verification pending

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

A heavy rain day could hit

high

A single day could bring around 18.9mm of rain on 2026-08-26 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 16.1mm 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 2026-08-23. 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 44.3mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 3.3mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

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

Heat is building above the usual range

low

Daily highs may average around 18.2°C over the next week — above the 17.7°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · grain farmers · grape growers

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on 2026-08-23.

Market context · futures market

corn · high 52w · 7d +5.4%