🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Friday, September 18, 2026
Fog, wet soils, and elevated thunderstorm concern make Friday a poor fieldwork day.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Delmarva temperatures range from 61°F to 85°F. Patchy dense fog may linger this morning. Thunderstorms are possible, with elevated storm concern. Winds run near 10 to 16 mph. Humidity is high across reporting stations.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 69.5°F to 74.9°F. Rainfall over the past 24 hours reached 0.38 inch. One reporting station has wet topsoil.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — wet soils, fog, wind, and thunderstorm concern limit productive field time.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting today despite 2-inch soil temperatures above warm-season transplant thresholds. Delay tender transplants until the weather trend improves.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering until the rain trend passes; soils may already be wet.
For Gardeners: Avoid working or compacting wet garden beds. Delay cool-season direct seeding and tender fall transplants today. Harvest mature tomatoes, peppers, and squash once foliage dries.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep equipment off wet ground where possible to protect soil structure. Defer spraying during fog, wind, or thunderstorm conditions. Hold hay cutting and other dry-down-dependent work until conditions improve.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): The 6-10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures, with no drought indicated in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Friday is a hold-and-monitor day for planting, irrigation, and field access.
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