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Record from Aug 23, 2026. Back to current conditions

Raleigh Aug 23, 2026

Review recorded on Sep 2, 2026, 6:40 PM UTC.

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

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 53.3mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 3.5mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 28, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops

A dry stretch is forming

medium

5 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-23. 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 28, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture

Heat is building above the usual range

low

Daily highs may average around 33°C over the next week — above the 30.4°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 30, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 0 mmMax 31.2 °CMin 19.8 °CGusts 31.3 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 23, 2026.