🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Poor soil workability and elevated thunderstorm risk outweigh an otherwise warm late-August day.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 62°F to 86°F. Skies are variable, with thunderstorms possible despite low point forecast rain chances. Winds run near 5 to 16 mph, strongest toward Cape Charles. Heat stress risk remains low.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 67.7°F to 75.6°F. Reported 24-hour rainfall reached 0.02 inch. Topsoil is dry at DGES, DLAU, and DAGF.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — hold fieldwork until the rain trend passes.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Soils are warm enough for warm-season crops, but poor workability 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, squash, and beans ahead of any storms. Avoid setting out tender transplants today. Keep cool-season crops shaded where practical to limit heat-related quality loss.
For Farmers & Growers: Avoid field traffic and cultivation where soils are soft or unevenly wet. Keep spray work on hold with elevated thunderstorm risk and wind caution. Use the delay to check drainage, harvest readiness, and equipment.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): The 6-10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures and precipitation, with no drought indicated in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Delay planting and fieldwork today, and let the unsettled weather trend clear before pushing operations.
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