🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Sunday, August 16, 2026
Flood-watch thunderstorms, heat, wind, and poor ground conditions sharply limit Delmarva fieldwork today.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 71°F to 91°F. Thunderstorms are possible, with a Flood Watch active. Rain chances reach 60% to 94% across forecast points. Winds run near 10 to 21 mph. Morning humidity is high, with reporting stations at 92% to 100% RH.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 73.0°F to 78.5°F. DEOS stations recorded 0.0 inches of rain in the past 24 hours. DGES and DLAU are flagged for dry topsoil.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — poor soil workability, storms, heat, and wind limit safe field access.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Two-inch soils are above the 60–65°F warm-season transplant threshold, but weather conditions are unsuitable.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering until the rain trend passes; soils may already be wet.
For Gardeners: Keep cool-season vegetables shaded where practical to limit heat-driven bolting and quality loss. Avoid setting out tomato, pepper, squash, or flower transplants today. Postpone mowing and lawn renovation where ground is soft.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment out of poorly workable ground and stay flexible on field access. Avoid spray applications in marginal wind and thunderstorm conditions. Delay hay cutting and other weather-sensitive harvest work during the flood-watch pattern.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): The 6–10 day outlook favors near-normal temperatures, with no drought reported in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Treat Sunday as a weather-hold day, protecting crops from heat while waiting for a more workable break.
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