🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Wednesday, June 24, 2026
A warm, humid day with an approaching cold front and elevated thunderstorm risk across Delmarva.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Highs in the low-to-mid 80s, lows near 65°F. Mostly muggy with scattered thunderstorms possible as the front nears. Winds around 10-18 mph, strongest near the coast. Dewpoints stay high — expect a sticky feel through the afternoon.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: 2-inch soil temps across DEOS stations ranged 64-72°F, averaging near 69°F. Up to 0.33" fell in the past 24 hours, with four of six stations reporting wet topsoil. Soils are sitting on the wet side heading into today.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Morning hours before storm chances ramp up are your best bet. If thunder rolls in by midday, shut it down and try again Thursday once the front clears.
Planting & Transplanting: Soil temps are well above the 60-65°F threshold for warm-season transplants like tomato, pepper, and squash, but wet ground and storm risk argue for delay. Hold tender transplants until soils drain and the unsettled pattern moves through.
Watering & Irrigation: Skip irrigation today. With 0.2-0.3" already in the gauge and more rain possible, soils have what they need — reassess Friday once the front pushes south.
For Gardeners: Use the morning to stake tomatoes, tie up indeterminates, and pinch suckers before storms arrive. Hold off setting out new transplants or direct-seeding into saturated beds. If you've got ripening strawberries or lettuce, harvest ahead of the rain to avoid splash and rot.
For Farmers & Growers: Field workability is poor — wet soils and storm timing will limit access today. Spray windows are unfavorable with wind near 18 mph and rain risk; defer foliar applications. Hay on the ground is at risk; if you can't bale dry, leave standing crops alone until the front clears.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): CPC 8-14 day leans above-normal precipitation; Drought Monitor shows no drought across DE, MD, or VA.
Bottom Line: Wet soils and storm risk make today a hold-and-watch day — work early, then step back.
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