Bundle up those tender plants tonight – a Freeze Warning is in effect for northern Delaware and much of central and southern New Jersey from midnight through 9 AM Wednesday morning.
The National Weather Service Mount Holly issued the warning early Tuesday morning, forecasting dangerous sub-freezing temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees across the region. Areas under the warning include New Castle County in Delaware, along with Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, and Ocean counties in New Jersey, among others.
This late-season freeze poses serious risks to crops and sensitive vegetation that may have already begun spring growth. The cold snap could also damage unprotected outdoor plumbing, including sprinkler systems and exposed pipes.
Residents should take immediate action to protect tender plants by covering them or bringing potted plants indoors. Check on any outdoor plumbing and consider letting faucets drip slightly to prevent freezing.
Looking ahead, another Freeze Watch has been issued for Wednesday evening through Thursday morning, with similar conditions expected.
The current Freeze Warning expires at 4 PM Tuesday, but the cold conditions will continue overnight. Stay with TV Delmarva for the latest weather updates as we track this unusual April freeze.
