🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Wet ground, heat, and possible thunderstorms sharply limit field and garden work today.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 70°F to 90°F. Thunderstorms are possible, with flood-related headlines active. Winds stay manageable, generally near 5 to 10 mph. Recent station humidity ranged from 86.6% to 99.99%.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 74.9°F to 80.0°F. Reporting stations received 0.08 to 0.48 inches in the past 24 hours. Topsoil is wet at DDFS and DSND.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — wet ground, heat, and elevated thunderstorm risk limit outdoor work.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Soils are warm enough for warm-season crops, but poor workability is the limiting factor.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering until the rain trend passes; soils may already be wet.
For Gardeners: Harvest tomatoes, peppers, and squash early before afternoon heat builds. Provide shade and steady protection for cool-season vegetables, where heat can reduce quality or trigger bolting. Avoid mowing lawns or renovating wet ground.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment off wet fields where possible to prevent rutting and compaction. Use only short dry breaks for essential access, and avoid spray work when thunderstorms are possible. Delay hay and silage decisions until fields dry and storm timing is clearer.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): Above-normal temperatures with near-normal precipitation are favored; no drought is reported in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Treat Tuesday as a hold day for planting, irrigation, and most fieldwork.
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