A Freeze Warning is now in effect for northern Delaware and parts of New Jersey, with dangerous sub-freezing temperatures expected overnight into Wednesday morning.
The National Weather Service Mount Holly issued the warning at 2:18 PM Tuesday, forecasting overnight lows between 25 and 30 degrees from midnight tonight through 9:00 AM Wednesday. The warning covers New Castle County in Delaware, along with multiple New Jersey counties including Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, and portions of Burlington County.
These frigid conditions pose serious risks to tender plants, crops, and unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost and freeze damage could kill sensitive vegetation that may have already begun spring growth.
Residents should take immediate action to protect their property. Bring potted plants indoors, cover sensitive garden plants with blankets or tarps, and ensure outdoor water pipes are insulated or have water dripping to prevent freezing.
Looking ahead, meteorologists are monitoring another potential freeze event Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with a Freeze Watch already posted for the same areas.
The current Freeze Warning expires at 9:00 AM Wednesday, but residents should stay tuned to TV Delmarva for updates on the developing weather pattern.
