🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Thursday, August 13, 2026
Flood concerns, wet ground, and elevated heat stress limit Delmarva outdoor work today.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 71°F to 90°F. Flood headlines remain active, with thunderstorms possible. Winds stay manageable near 8–10 mph. Early humidity is high, with DEOS readings from 87% to 97%.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 74.2°F to 79.5°F. DEOS stations recorded 0 to 0.12 inches in 24 hours. Wet-ground field workability is poor.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — no reliable fieldwork window is indicated.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Soils exceed the 60–65°F warm-season transplant threshold, but wet ground and storm risk are the limiting factors.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering until the rain trend passes; soils may already be wet.
For Gardeners: Prioritize harvest, staking, and quick disease checks on tomatoes, peppers, squash, and flowers. Protect cool-season vegetables from heat where practical, since heat can reduce quality and trigger bolting.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment out of poorly workable ground and avoid compaction. Use brief dry breaks for scouting and harvest needs, but plan spray, hay, and field access around thunderstorm and flood concerns.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation, with no drought indicated across Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Delay planting and fieldwork today as wet ground, flood concerns, thunderstorms, and heat remain the main constraints.
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