A Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9 AM this morning across northern Delaware and central New Jersey, with temperatures plummeting between 25 and 30 degrees overnight.
The National Weather Service Mount Holly has issued the warning for New Castle County in Delaware, along with multiple New Jersey counties including Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Mercer, and parts of Burlington County. Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May counties are also under the warning.
Residents should take immediate action to protect tender plants and outdoor plumbing from potential damage. Cover or bring sensitive vegetation indoors, and ensure exposed pipes are insulated or allow faucets to drip slightly to prevent freezing.
The freezing conditions pose a significant threat to crops and early spring plantings that may have emerged during recent warmer weather. Gardeners who planted early should cover delicate flowers and vegetables with blankets or tarps.
Looking ahead, another round of freezing temperatures is possible Thursday morning, prompting meteorologists to issue a Freeze Watch from this evening through Thursday morning with lows again dropping between 25 and 31 degrees.
The current Freeze Warning expires at 9 AM today, but residents should remain vigilant for the potential freeze conditions later this week.
