A widespread freeze is expected to impact the Delmarva region tonight into Thursday morning, prompting a Freeze Warning for much of the area.
The warning goes into effect at 10 PM this evening and continues through 9 AM Thursday, covering central, northern, and southern Delaware, along with portions of northeast Maryland and southern New Jersey.
Temperatures could fall as low as 28 degrees overnight as a cold, dry air mass settles across the region. Clear skies and light winds will create ideal conditions for rapid cooling, allowing temperatures to drop below freezing in many locations.
These conditions pose a significant threat to early-season vegetation. Frost and freezing temperatures can kill sensitive plants, damage crops, and impact blooming trees and flowers that have already begun growing due to recent warm weather.
Residents across Delmarva are urged to take precautions ahead of the cold. Bringing potted plants indoors, covering gardens, and protecting exposed pipes can help reduce damage from the freeze.
Temperatures are expected to rebound after sunrise Thursday, bringing an end to the immediate freeze threat, but the cold start could have lasting impacts on agriculture and landscaping across the region.
