A Freeze Warning is in effect across the Delmarva Peninsula tonight as temperatures are expected to plummet to as low as 26 degrees, potentially damaging crops and tender vegetation.
The National Weather Service issued the warning Tuesday evening for portions of Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and parts of New Jersey, with freezing conditions expected to continue until 9 AM Thursday morning.
Locally affected areas include New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties in Delaware, as well as Queen Anne’s, Talbot, and Caroline counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The warning also extends into parts of New Jersey including Cumberland, Atlantic, and Cape May counties.
The biggest concern is damage to sensitive plants and crops that have already begun their spring growth. The unexpected late-season freeze could also threaten unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents should take immediate action to protect tender plants by covering them or bringing potted plants indoors. Make sure to disconnect and drain garden hoses, and consider letting faucets drip slightly to prevent pipes from freezing.
The Freeze Warning will expire at 9 AM Thursday morning, with temperatures expected to moderate as we head into the weekend. Stay with TV Delmarva for continued weather updates.
