🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Friday, August 14, 2026
Wet ground, an active Flood Watch, and elevated thunderstorm risk limit Delmarva fieldwork today.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 70°F to 86°F. Skies bring possible thunderstorms, with highest rain chances toward the lower Eastern Shore. Winds stay manageable, generally near 5 to 10 mph. Overnight humidity is notably high, with DEOS readings near 92% to 100%.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 73.9°F to 79.6°F. DEOS stations measured 0.00 to 0.01 inch of rain in 24 hours. Ground workability remains poor under the current wet-weather pattern.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — wet ground, a Flood Watch, and elevated thunderstorm risk outweigh manageable winds.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Soil temperatures 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, squash, and beans before storms where crops are ready. Avoid working saturated beds or setting transplants today. Provide shade and moisture protection for cool-season crops prone to heat-related bolting.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment out of wet fields to prevent compaction and rutting. Use only brief dry breaks for scouting, harvest, and light access work; elevated thunderstorms make spray timing unreliable. Delay hay cutting and other weather-sensitive operations.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): The 6-10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation, with no drought indicated in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Friday is a hold-and-protect day: avoid planting and field traffic while wet ground and storms remain the main constraints.
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