🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — 2026-05-29
Gusty winds behind a cold front limit fieldwork, but rain stays minimal and soils are workable-dry.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva runs 57-80°F across the peninsula. Mostly rain-free, with PoP topping out at 5% in Wilmington. Winds 15-23 mph, strongest down by Cape Charles and Lewes. Humidity moderate inland, higher near the coast.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: 2-inch soil temps average 65°F (range 60.7-69.7°F) across six DEOS stations. No measurable rain in the last 24 hours. Topsoil reads dry at DTBR, DDFS, DGES, and DLAU.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Morning is your best shot before afternoon gusts peak. Skip exposed-canopy or spray work today — wind is marginal and a cold front is moving through.
Planting & Transplanting: Soil temps support warm-season planting on paper (avg 65°F, threshold 60-65°F), but the rule call is Delay tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Hold tomato, pepper, and squash sets another day or two while the front clears and winds settle.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on irrigation. Even with dry topsoil readings, the active rain pattern and incoming front argue against adding water now — reassess after the boundary passes.
For Gardeners: Good morning for weeding, mulching, and staking established beds while soils are dry enough to walk. Hold off setting out new transplants — wind will whip tender foliage and stress roots. If you must plant, stick to hardened cool-season starts in sheltered spots.
For Farmers & Growers: Field access is fine on dry ground, but wind makes spraying a no-go and will punish any tall canopy work. Use the day for equipment prep, scouting, and fence or infrastructure tasks. Hay cutting is risky with WPC leaning toward heavier rainfall signals in the pattern.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): CPC 6-10 day leans below-normal temps and above-normal precip; drought-free across DE, MD, and VA.
Bottom Line: Workable but windy — prep and maintenance today, delay tender planting.
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