🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Saturday, August 22, 2026
Rain and elevated thunderstorm chances make wet soils and field access today’s main concerns.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 68°F to 84°F. Rain and thunderstorms are possible, with PoP reaching 59% to 80%. Winds stay manageable, near 9 to 13 mph. Humidity is high, with DEOS readings near 91% to 100%.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 72.8°F to 78.8°F. Reported 24-hour rainfall ranges from 0.01 to 0.28 inches. DSND reports wet topsoil.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — rain, thunderstorms, and poor soil workability limit productive outdoor work.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Soils are warm enough for warm-season crops, but wet conditions are not suitable for planting.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering until the rain trend passes; soils may already be wet.
For Gardeners: Harvest tomatoes, peppers, squash, and other ripe warm-season crops before storms arrive. Avoid cultivating or walking repeatedly through wet beds. Keep cool-season vegetables shaded where practical to protect quality.
For Farmers & Growers: Hold field traffic and tillage where soils are wet to prevent compaction. Avoid spray applications with thunderstorms in the forecast. Use the break in weather for equipment checks and harvest planning rather than field access.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): Near-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation are favored, with no drought reported in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Treat Saturday, August 22, 2026 as a rain-delay day and protect soils from traffic.
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