A Freeze Warning is now in effect across northern Delaware and parts of southern New Jersey as overnight temperatures are expected to plummet to dangerous levels for vegetation.
The National Weather Service warns that temperatures will drop between 25 and 30 degrees from midnight tonight through 9 AM Wednesday morning. Areas under the warning include New Castle County in Delaware, plus Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, and parts of Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean counties in New Jersey.
These sub-freezing conditions pose a serious threat to crops, gardens, and sensitive vegetation. Frost and freeze conditions could kill tender plants and potentially damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents should take immediate action to protect vulnerable plants by covering them or bringing potted plants indoors. Homeowners should also consider wrapping exposed pipes to prevent freezing and potential burst pipes.
This unseasonably cold weather comes as many gardeners have already begun spring planting. The timing makes this freeze particularly concerning for local agriculture and home gardens.
The Freeze Warning expires at 4 PM today, but residents should continue monitoring weather conditions as another freeze watch may be issued for later this week.
