🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Rain-soaked soils and an elevated thunderstorm threat make Tuesday a poor field-work day.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 68°F to 88°F. Showers and thunderstorms are possible, with excessive-rainfall concern. Winds remain manageable, generally near 5–8 mph. Overnight humidity is very high at reporting stations.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 74.0°F to 79.4°F. DEOS stations received up to 0.58 inches in the past 24 hours. Topsoil is wet at five reporting stations.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — wet soils and thunderstorm risk limit productive outdoor work.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Two-inch soil temperatures are warm enough for warm-season crops, but wet ground is the limiting factor.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering until the rain trend passes; soils may already be wet.
For Gardeners: Harvest ripe tomatoes, peppers, squash, and other produce before storms develop. Avoid working wet beds or setting transplants into saturated soil. Keep cool-season vegetables watered and shaded where practical to limit quality loss.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment out of wet fields to avoid compaction and rutting. Avoid scheduling spray applications around possible thunderstorms and unsettled rainfall. Hold hay cutting and other drying-dependent work until a more stable window develops.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): The 6–10 day outlook favors below-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation, with no drought indicated across Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Tuesday is a hold-off day for planting, irrigation, and most field operations.
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