🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Saturday, August 29, 2026
Wet soils, elevated thunderstorm potential, and breezy conditions keep outdoor work on hold today.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 62°F to 87°F. Skies bring possible thunderstorms, with rain chances up to 25%. Winds run near 8 to 15 mph. Storm timing and wet ground are the main operational concerns.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 70.0°F to 76.6°F. Observed 24-hour rainfall ranged from 0.00 to 1.36 inches. Topsoil is wet at DGES and DLAU, while DAGF is dry.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — wet soils, thunderstorms, and wind limit safe field access.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Soil temperatures are warm enough for tomato, pepper, and squash roots, but fields are not workable.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering until the rain trend passes; soils may already be wet.
For Gardeners: Harvest ripe tomatoes, peppers, beans, and squash before storms if beds are accessible. Keep cool-season crops shaded where practical to limit bolting and quality loss. Avoid mowing lawns or working saturated garden beds.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment off wet ground to prevent compaction and rutting. Delay spraying where wind and thunderstorm timing could disrupt coverage. Hold hay and silage work until fields firm and weather settles.
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 fieldwork and planting today, and let wet soils drain before resuming operations.
— US Weather Warriors #DelmarvaWeather #GardenWeather #FarmWeather