🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Thursday, June 11, 2026
Heat Advisory in effect with storm chances building over already-saturated soils across Delmarva.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Highs from the upper 80s along the coast to mid-to-upper 90s inland, with lows near 73°F. Hot and muggy with scattered showers and thunderstorms; WPC guidance leans toward heavy rainfall potential. Winds manageable near 10 mph, gustier near Cape Charles at 13 mph. Dewpoints are oppressive — humidity running 92-100% at mesonet sites this morning.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: 2-inch soil temps across DEOS stations range from 69.8°F to 75.7°F, averaging 73.1°F. 24-hour rainfall maxed at 1.02 inches at DGES, with five of six stations reporting wet topsoils. Soils are saturated heading into another round of storms.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Early morning before 10 AM offers the only reasonable window — heat indices climb fast and storm chances build through the afternoon.
Planting & Transplanting: Soil temps are well above the 60-65°F threshold for warm-season crops, but planting_window is Delay — saturated ground and incoming storms mean tender transplants will sit in mud. Hold tomato, pepper, and squash transplants until the pattern dries out.
Watering & Irrigation: Skip irrigation entirely. Topsoils are wet, more rain is likely, and the 6-10 day signal favors above-normal precipitation. No watering needed through at least early next week.
For Gardeners: Harvest ripening crops early in the day before storms arrive — tomatoes, squash, and cucumbers split fast under heavy rain on saturated ground. Scout for early blight and downy mildew now that humidity is sitting near 100% overnight. Skip any fertilizer applications; they'll leach with the next downpour.
For Farmers & Growers: Field workability is poor — stay off wet ground to avoid compaction and rutting. Spray windows are tight: light winds favor application, but storm timing and heavy rain will wash off contact products within hours. Hay cutting is a non-starter with this rainfall pattern; hold for a drier stretch.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): CPC 6-10 day leans below-normal temps and above-normal precipitation; drought monitor shows no drought across DE, MD, or VA.
Bottom Line: Work early, skip irrigation, and delay planting until soils drain and storms clear.
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