🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Flood Watch conditions, thunderstorms, wind, and wet soils sharply limit Delmarva fieldwork today.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 67°F to 85°F. Thunderstorm chances run from 73% to 92%. Winds range near 10 to 20 mph. Humidity is high, with reporting stations near 94% to 100% RH.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 72.6°F to 77.3°F. Rainfall reached 0.43 inch in the past 24 hours. One reporting station has wet topsoil.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — thunderstorms, wind, and poor soil workability limit safe field access.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Soils are warm enough for warm-season crops, but wet ground is the limiting factor.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering until the rain trend passes; soils may already be wet.
For Gardeners: Keep tomatoes, peppers, squash, and flowers supported against gusty winds. Avoid working wet beds or setting out transplants. Shade cool-season vegetables where practical to reduce heat-related quality loss.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment out of wet fields to avoid compaction and rutting. Delay spray work with thunderstorms and marginal wind conditions. Hold hay and silage decisions until a drier field-access window develops.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures and precipitation, while Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia remain free of drought.
Bottom Line: Today is a stand-down day for planting and fieldwork as wet soils, storms, and wind remain the main constraints.
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