🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Flood concerns, thunderstorms, and saturated ground make field access the main challenge today.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 70°F to 87°F. Thunderstorms are possible, with rain chances up to 81%. A Flash Flood Warning and Flood Advisory are active. Winds stay manageable, generally near 5 to 13 mph.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 74.0°F to 78.5°F. Rainfall reached 1.36 inches in the past 24 hours. Topsoil is wet at DDFS, DGES, DLAU, and DAGF.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — wet ground and elevated thunderstorm risk limit safe, productive fieldwork.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Soil temperatures are warm enough for tomato, pepper, and squash, but wet soils are not fit for planting.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering until the rain trend passes; soils may already be wet.
For Gardeners: Keep tomatoes, peppers, squash, and other warm-season crops off saturated soil where possible. Check containers and low spots for standing water. Avoid mowing lawns or renovating beds while the ground is wet.
For Farmers & Growers: Hold field traffic where soils are soft to prevent compaction and rutting. Use only short dry breaks for scouting and harvest decisions, not broad tillage or planting. Storm timing makes spray and hay work unsuitable today.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): The 6-10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures and precipitation, with no drought in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Treat Tuesday as a weather hold: protect soil structure, skip irrigation, and wait out the rain pattern.
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