A Freeze Warning is now in effect for parts of the Delmarva Peninsula, with dangerous sub-freezing temperatures expected overnight into Wednesday morning.
The National Weather Service issued the warning early this morning, forecasting temperatures to plummet between 25 and 30 degrees from midnight tonight through 9 AM Wednesday. The warning affects New Castle County in Delaware, along with multiple counties in southern New Jersey including Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, Salem, Gloucester, and Camden counties.
These frigid conditions pose a serious threat to tender plants, crops, and sensitive vegetation that may have already begun spring growth. The freezing temperatures could also damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents are urged to take immediate action to protect their gardens and property. Cover or bring indoors any tender plants, disconnect and drain garden hoses, and ensure outdoor pipes are properly insulated.
Looking ahead, meteorologists are also monitoring conditions for Wednesday night into Thursday morning, when another round of freezing temperatures is possible.
The current Freeze Warning expires at 4 PM today, but residents should stay tuned to TV Delmarva for the latest weather updates as we track this unseasonably cold snap affecting our region.
