A Freeze Warning remains in effect across much of the Delmarva Peninsula until 9 AM this morning, with temperatures dropping as low as 28 degrees in some areas.
The National Weather Service Mount Holly issued the warning for Kent and Inland Sussex Counties in Delaware, along with Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties in Maryland. Temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees are expected, creating dangerous conditions for sensitive vegetation and outdoor plumbing.
Gardeners and homeowners should take immediate action to protect tender plants, crops, and any exposed outdoor water pipes. The freezing conditions could kill sensitive vegetation that may have started growing during recent warmer weather.
Looking ahead, another round of cold weather is possible. The Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for this evening through Thursday morning, when temperatures could again drop to between 30 and 32 degrees with possible frost development.
This late-season freeze is particularly concerning for local farmers and gardeners who may have already planted spring crops or seen early blooms on trees and shrubs. The current Freeze Warning expires at 9 AM this morning, but residents should continue monitoring weather conditions as additional cold snaps are possible through the week.
