🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Saturday, August 15, 2026
Rain-prone, humid weather and thunderstorms keep Delmarva soils too wet for fieldwork today.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 70°F to 86°F. Rain and thunderstorm chances run from 33% to 85%. Winds range near 10 to 18 mph. Morning relative humidity ran 82% to 100% at reporting stations.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 73.1°F to 79.2°F. Rainfall reached 0.55 inch during the past 24 hours. Topsoil is wet at multiple reporting stations.
Best Outdoor Work Window: No reliable outdoor work window today; wet soils, gusty winds, and thunderstorms limit access.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and direct seeding today. Two-inch soils are well above warm-season transplant thresholds, but poor workability and the rain trend favor waiting. Delay tender transplants until the weather trend improves.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering today; soils may already be wet and rain chances remain elevated.
For Gardeners: Pick ripe tomatoes, peppers, and squash before thunderstorms where possible. Keep cool-season vegetables shaded where practical to reduce bolting and quality loss. Avoid mowing or renovating lawns on wet ground.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment out of wet fields to avoid rutting and compaction. Postpone spraying where wind and thunderstorm timing are concerns. Stay flexible on hay, silage, and other field operations as soil access remains poor.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): Above-normal temperatures are favored, with no drought indicated across Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Skip field and planting work today, and let wet soils and thunderstorms pass before resuming operations.
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