Weather forecasters have issued a freeze watch for the area, warning residents to prepare for potentially damaging cold temperatures over the weekend.
The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey issued the freeze watch on April 19th at 1:11 AM EDT, with the alert remaining in effect until Sunday, April 21st at 9:00 AM EDT.
The timing of this cold weather advisory comes during a period when many plants and crops are vulnerable to frost damage as spring growing season gets underway.
Residents should take precautions to protect sensitive plants, outdoor plumbing, and pets during this period of below-freezing conditions.
