🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Showers and thunderstorms, wind, and poor soil workability make Wednesday a stand-down day across Delmarva.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Lows range from 66°F to 74°F; highs reach 80°F to 86°F. Thunderstorms are possible, with rain chances highest near Wilmington. Winds run near 10 mph, reaching 15 mph near Lewes and Cape Charles. Early humidity is high, with reporting stations at 93% to 100% relative humidity.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 66.7°F to 74.8°F. Maximum reported rainfall over 24 hours was 0.0 inches. Dry topsoil is reported at DGES, DLAU, and DAGF.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — poor soil workability, elevated thunderstorm risk, and wind limit dependable field time.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Two-inch soil temperatures are warm enough for warm-season crops, but rain and storm timing rule out a good planting window.
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 mature produce before storms arrive. Secure tall crops and trellised plants against gusty winds. Delay cool-season direct seeding and tender transplanting today.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment off fields where soil access is poor, especially if showers develop. Avoid spray applications with thunderstorms possible and winds near 10 to 15 mph. Hold hay-cutting and other drying-dependent work for a more dependable weather window.
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: Wednesday is a hold-and-protect day: harvest what is ready, secure crops, and wait out the rain trend.
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