A Freeze Warning is in effect for northern Delaware and much of New Jersey from midnight tonight through 9 AM Wednesday morning, with temperatures expected to plummet to dangerous lows.
The National Weather Service issued the warning at 2:18 PM today, forecasting sub-freezing temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees across the affected areas. Locally, this includes New Castle County in Delaware, along with Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, and Ocean counties in New Jersey.
These frigid conditions pose a serious threat to crops, gardens, and sensitive vegetation that may have already begun sprouting for spring. The freeze could kill tender plants and potentially damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents are urged to take protective action now. Cover or bring indoors any sensitive plants, disconnect and drain garden hoses, and consider wrapping exposed pipes. Gardeners should also protect newly planted flowers and vegetables with blankets or tarps.
Looking ahead, another Freeze Watch has been issued for Wednesday evening through Thursday morning, with similar temperatures expected and frost development possible. The current Freeze Warning expires at 9 AM Wednesday.
Stay with TV Delmarva for continued weather updates as we track these unseasonably cold conditions across the peninsula.
