🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Sunday, July 26, 2026
Possible thunderstorms and a worsening rain trend make Sunday a poor day for field access.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 62°F to 86°F. Thunderstorms are possible, with rain chances reaching 54%. Winds remain manageable, generally near 5 to 13 mph. Early humidity is high, with DEOS readings from 88% to 100%.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 67.2°F to 74.2°F. DEOS rainfall totaled 0.00 to 0.04 inches in the past 24 hours. Topsoil is dry at DDFS and DAGF, but incoming rain limits workability.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — rain, poor soil workability, and elevated thunderstorm risk limit field access.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Two-inch soils are above the 60-65°F threshold for warm-season crops, but rain risk overrides soil temperature.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering until the rain trend passes; soils may already be wet.
For Gardeners: Avoid setting tomatoes, peppers, squash, or other tender transplants today. Check staking and trellising on established warm-season crops before thunderstorms. Cool-season vegetables may benefit from shade where practical to protect quality.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment off questionable ground; rainfall and storm timing can quickly reduce soil access. Avoid scheduling spray work around possible thunderstorms. Wind conditions are workable, but rain remains the operational limit.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): Near-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation are favored; no drought is reported in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Use Sunday for light protected tasks, not planting, irrigation, or field traffic.
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