**Observed rainfall patterns on August 30, 2026, were shaped by a dominant high-pressure ridge across much of the eastern and central U.S., suppressing widespread precipitation while allowing isolated convective activity in the Southeast and Florida.** National Weather Service and NOAA station data show zero measurable precipitation at many sites, including Raleigh-Durham (RDU), Laurel (DE), and multiple Midwest locations, consistent with clear to partly cloudy skies and dew points supporting limited moisture return. In contrast, Southwest Florida International Airport recorded 0.75 inches amid thunderstorm activity, aligning with typical late-summer sea-breeze convergence and higher atmospheric instability in subtropical regions. Model guidance prior to the date emphasized these steering patterns and moisture gradients, with official daily precipitation maps confirming the localized nature of any rain. Resolution for related markets relies on finalized NOAA summaries, typically available shortly after month-end.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedWhere will it rain on August 30?
$7,141 Vol.
New York, NY
Yes
Los Angeles, CA
No
Chicago, IL
Yes
Houston, TX
No
Dallas, TX
No
Phoenix, AZ
No
Philadelphia, PA
Yes
Denver, CO
No
Washington, DC
Yes
Atlanta, GA
No
Miami, FL
No
Seattle, WA
No
Boston, MA
No
New Orleans, LA
No
San Francisco, CA
No
$7,141 Vol.
New York, NY
Yes
Los Angeles, CA
No
Chicago, IL
Yes
Houston, TX
No
Dallas, TX
No
Phoenix, AZ
No
Philadelphia, PA
Yes
Denver, CO
No
Washington, DC
Yes
Atlanta, GA
No
Miami, FL
No
Seattle, WA
No
Boston, MA
No
New Orleans, LA
No
San Francisco, CA
No
Measurable precipitation means 0.01 inches or more as reported by the PRECIPITATION (IN) figure in the NWS Daily Climate Report (CLI) for the city's station.
A report of trace ("T") does not qualify.
The PRECIPITATION (IN) figure measures total liquid-equivalent precipitation and does not distinguish between precipitation types.
The observation period is the NWS climate day for KNYC: midnight to midnight local standard time. The final CLI report for a climate day is issued the following morning.
This market will resolve according to the NWS Daily Climate Report as published by 2:00 PM ET on the day following the observation date. If multiple versions of the report are issued, the last version published before that time governs. If no figure has been published by that time, this market will resolve to "No".
The resolution source for this market is the NWS Daily Climate Report (CLI) for KNYC, published at https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&product=CLI&issuedby=NYC.
Market Opened: Aug 29, 2026, 7:09 AM ET
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: Yes
No dispute
Final outcome: Yes
Measurable precipitation means 0.01 inches or more as reported by the PRECIPITATION (IN) figure in the NWS Daily Climate Report (CLI) for the city's station.
A report of trace ("T") does not qualify.
The PRECIPITATION (IN) figure measures total liquid-equivalent precipitation and does not distinguish between precipitation types.
The observation period is the NWS climate day for KNYC: midnight to midnight local standard time. The final CLI report for a climate day is issued the following morning.
This market will resolve according to the NWS Daily Climate Report as published by 2:00 PM ET on the day following the observation date. If multiple versions of the report are issued, the last version published before that time governs. If no figure has been published by that time, this market will resolve to "No".
The resolution source for this market is the NWS Daily Climate Report (CLI) for KNYC, published at https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&product=CLI&issuedby=NYC.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: Yes
No dispute
Final outcome: Yes
**Observed rainfall patterns on August 30, 2026, were shaped by a dominant high-pressure ridge across much of the eastern and central U.S., suppressing widespread precipitation while allowing isolated convective activity in the Southeast and Florida.** National Weather Service and NOAA station data show zero measurable precipitation at many sites, including Raleigh-Durham (RDU), Laurel (DE), and multiple Midwest locations, consistent with clear to partly cloudy skies and dew points supporting limited moisture return. In contrast, Southwest Florida International Airport recorded 0.75 inches amid thunderstorm activity, aligning with typical late-summer sea-breeze convergence and higher atmospheric instability in subtropical regions. Model guidance prior to the date emphasized these steering patterns and moisture gradients, with official daily precipitation maps confirming the localized nature of any rain. Resolution for related markets relies on finalized NOAA summaries, typically available shortly after month-end.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated

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