A Freeze Warning is now in effect across much of Delmarva, with dangerous cold temperatures expected to threaten crops, gardens, and outdoor plumbing.
The National Weather Service issued the warning for Kent and Inland Sussex Counties in Delaware, plus Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties in Maryland. Temperatures are forecast to plummet between 28 and 31 degrees from 2 AM to 9 AM Wednesday morning.
This unseasonable cold snap poses serious risks to tender plants and vegetables that may have already been planted for spring. Frost and freezing conditions could kill sensitive vegetation and potentially damage unprotected outdoor pipes and plumbing fixtures.
Residents should take action now to protect their gardens by covering plants with blankets, sheets, or specialized frost cloth. Bring potted plants indoors if possible, and consider draining outdoor water lines or allowing faucets to drip slightly to prevent freezing.
The immediate Freeze Warning expires at 9 AM Wednesday, but meteorologists are monitoring conditions for a possible Freeze Watch Wednesday evening through Thursday morning, with similar temperatures expected.
Stay with TV Delmarva for continued weather updates as this cold pattern affects our region.
