🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Sunday, August 23, 2026
Wet soils and an elevated thunderstorm risk make Sunday a poor day for field access.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 63°F to 84°F. Skies bring a chance of showers or thunderstorms, with a cold front approaching. Rain chances range from 3% to 13% across forecast points. Winds remain manageable near 9 to 12 mph. DEOS humidity readings run from 91% to 100%.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 72.5°F to 77.1°F. DEOS stations recorded up to 0.91 inches of rain in 24 hours. Topsoil is wet at DLAU, DSND, and DAGF.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip soil-disturbing work today; wet ground and thunderstorms limit field workability.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Two-inch soils are warm enough for warm-season crops, but wet soil 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, cucumbers, beans, and squash before storms develop. Avoid working wet beds or setting new transplants today. Check tomato and squash foliage after rain for disease-prone leaves.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment off wet fields to avoid rutting and compaction. Use the manageable wind only for tasks that do not require dry ground. Hold spray decisions around the elevated thunderstorm risk.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): Near-normal temperatures and precipitation are favored, with no drought reported in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Sunday is best used for harvest and light sheltered tasks, not planting or fieldwork.
— US Weather Warriors #DelmarvaWeather #GardenWeather #FarmWeather