🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Friday, August 28, 2026
Elevated thunderstorm chances and poor soil workability put outdoor plans on hold today.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 63°F to 84°F. Rain chances run from 21% near Wilmington to 66% near Georgetown. Thunderstorms are possible, with elevated storm risk. Winds remain manageable, generally 5 to 12 mph. Early humidity is high, with DEOS readings above 93%.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 72.8°F to 77.2°F. DEOS stations measured 0 to 0.25 inches of rain in 24 hours. No reporting stations were flagged with wet or dry topsoil.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — poor soil workability and elevated thunderstorm risk limit field access.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Soils are warm enough for warm-season crops, but wet-weather conditions are 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, squash, and other warm-season crops before storms develop. Keep cool-season vegetables shaded where practical to limit heat-related quality loss. Avoid mowing lawns or renovating landscape beds where ground is soft.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment off questionable ground to avoid rutting and compaction. Use the manageable wind only for short tasks where soil access is firm. Delay spray and field operations where thunderstorms could interrupt work.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures and precipitation; no drought is indicated in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Warm soils remain favorable, but Friday is a delay day for planting, irrigation, and fieldwork.
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