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Record from Aug 14, 2026. Back to current conditions

Washington Aug 14, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 23, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC.

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

A heavy rain day could hit

high

A single day could bring around 42.6mm of rain on 2026-08-20 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 27.9mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 19, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture

A dry stretch is forming

medium

5 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-22. 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 19, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture

Heat is building above the usual range

low

Daily highs may average around 32.3°C over the next week — above the 29.8°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 21, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand

Rainfall is trending above the usual

low

Around 14.4mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 2.7mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 16, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 2.2 mmMax 28.8 °CMin 25 °CGusts 19.4 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 14, 2026.