A Freeze Warning is now in effect across much of the Delmarva Peninsula, with dangerous sub-freezing temperatures expected to dip as low as 28 degrees through Wednesday morning.
The National Weather Service issued the warning for Kent and Inland Sussex Counties in Delaware, along with Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties in Maryland. The warning remains active from 2 AM until 9 AM Wednesday.
Temperatures between 28 and 31 degrees are forecast, creating conditions that could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Unprotected outdoor plumbing is also at risk of damage from the freezing conditions.
Residents should take immediate action to protect tender plants by covering them or bringing them indoors. Don’t forget to disconnect and drain garden hoses, and consider wrapping exposed pipes.
This unusually late freeze warning comes as many gardeners have already planted spring crops and flowers, making protection efforts especially critical.
Looking ahead, meteorologists are monitoring the possibility of another freeze Thursday morning, though that remains under a Freeze Watch for now.
The current Freeze Warning expires at 4 PM today, but residents should continue monitoring weather updates as conditions develop. Stay with TV Delmarva for the latest forecast updates.
