🌱 US Weather Warriors GrowCast — Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Wet soils and 20–32 mph winds sharply limit outdoor work across Delmarva today.
Today's Weather Snapshot: Temperatures range from 52°F to 71°F across Delmarva. Rain chances range from 15% to 65%, highest toward southern and coastal areas. Winds run near 20–32 mph, strongest along the coast. Reporting stations show humidity from about 85% to 100%. Coastal flood and wind alerts are active.
Soil & Recent Rainfall: Two-inch soil temperatures range from 62.6°F to 69.6°F. Reporting stations received 0.30 to 1.08 inches of rain in 24 hours. Topsoil is wet at all six reporting stations.
Best Outdoor Work Window: Skip today — wet soils, strong wind, and flood-related hazards leave no reliable work window.
Planting & Transplanting: Delay planting and tender transplants until the weather trend improves. Two-inch soil temperatures are within the 60–65°F range warm-season transplants prefer, but wet ground and wind are the limiting factors.
Watering & Irrigation: Hold off on watering until the rain trend passes; soils may already be wet.
For Gardeners: Limit activity to checking drainage, staking loose plants, and securing row covers or tall crops. Avoid mowing, renovating lawns, or working wet beds. Keep tender transplants sheltered from wind stress.
For Farmers & Growers: Keep heavy equipment off wet fields to prevent compaction and rutting. Postpone spraying and hay work with winds near 20–32 mph and short weather windows.
Looking Ahead (6-10 day signal): The 6–10 day outlook favors below-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation, with no drought indicated in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
Bottom Line: Wednesday is a hold-off day for planting, irrigation, spraying, and fieldwork.
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