A dry stretch is forming
extreme13 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-12. 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 17, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
agriculture
Heat is building above the usual range
highDaily highs may average around 26.3°C over the next week — above the 22.5°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.
Reading evidence
Valid until Aug 19, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
Samples: 60.
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