A Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9 AM this morning across northern Delaware and much of New Jersey, with another freeze watch issued for tonight through Thursday morning.
Temperatures dropped into the dangerous 25-to-30 degree range overnight, putting tender plants and outdoor plumbing at risk. The National Weather Service says these sub-freezing conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation while potentially damaging unprotected pipes.
The warning covers New Castle County in Delaware and multiple New Jersey counties including Middlesex, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Atlantic, Cape May, and parts of Burlington, Monmouth, and Ocean counties.
Residents should take immediate action to protect tender plants by covering them or bringing potted plants indoors. Check that outdoor plumbing is properly insulated or shut off water to exterior spigots.
While this morning’s freeze warning expires at 9 AM, another round of cold weather is coming. A Freeze Watch has been issued for tonight through Thursday morning, with lows again expected between 25 and 31 degrees and possible frost development.
This late-season freeze is unusual for April and serves as a reminder that spring weather on Delmarva can be unpredictable.
