🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Monday, August 24, 2026
Poor soil workability and elevated thunderstorm potential limit field and garden work across Delmarva today.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 61°F to 84°F. Isolated showers this afternoon are generally favored north of Delmarva. Winds remain manageable, near 5 to 10 mph. Early relative humidity is running about 93% to 100%.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 68.6°F to 75.8°F. The highest 24-hour rainfall report was 0.01 inch. Dry topsoil was reported at DTBR, DGES, and DAGF.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today for soil-disturbing work; poor workability and elevated thunderstorm risk are the limiting factors.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Soil temperatures are warm enough for tomato, pepper, and squash roots, but field conditions are not favorable for planting.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering until the rain trend passes; soils may already be wet.
For Gardeners: Use the manageable wind for light harvest and trellising work early in the day. Avoid planting fall crops or setting tender transplants today. Hold mowing and lawn renovation where ground is soft.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep heavy equipment out of fields where traffic could damage soil structure. Use any dry interval for scouting, harvest preparation, and equipment checks rather than tillage or planting. Elevated thunderstorm potential narrows spray and hay-making opportunities.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): The 6-10 day outlook favors near-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation, with no drought reported in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Monday is a hold-and-scout day: protect soil structure, delay planting, and let the rain trend settle.
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