🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Monday, August 3, 2026
Wet ground, thunderstorms, and flood headlines sharply limit outdoor work across Delmarva today.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 67°F to 86°F. Showers and thunderstorms are possible, with flood-related headlines active. Rain chances reach 48% to 87% across forecast points. Winds run near 10 mph, reaching 16 to 17 mph along the southern coast.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 75.8°F to 79.1°F. Reporting stations received 0.46 to 1.27 inches in the past 24 hours. Topsoil is wet at all six reporting stations.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — wet soils, thunderstorms, and wind leave poor fieldwork conditions.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Soil temperatures are warm enough for warm-season crops, but saturated ground is unsuitable.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering until the rain trend passes; soils may already be wet.
For Gardeners: Keep tomatoes, peppers, squash, and flowering plants out of standing water. Avoid cultivating wet beds or mowing wet lawns. Cool-season vegetables may benefit from shade where practical.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment out of wet fields to prevent compaction and rutting. Avoid spray applications with thunderstorms possible and winds near 17 mph. Use any brief dry interval for drainage checks and harvest access, not tillage.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures and precipitation; no drought is reported in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Treat Monday as a drainage and crop-monitoring day, not a planting or fieldwork day.
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