A Freeze Warning is in effect for much of Delmarva as dangerously cold temperatures are expected to dip as low as 28 degrees early Tuesday morning.
The National Weather Service issued the warning for Kent and Inland Sussex Counties in Delaware, along with Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties in Maryland. The freeze conditions will be most dangerous between 2 AM and 9 AM Tuesday.
This unseasonably cold weather poses a serious threat to crops and sensitive vegetation across the region. Frost and freeze conditions could kill tender plants and potentially damage any unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents should take action now to protect their gardens and landscaping. Cover or bring indoors any sensitive plants, and consider wrapping exposed pipes to prevent freezing and bursting.
The timing is particularly concerning as many homeowners have already begun their spring planting. Gardeners who have put out tomatoes, peppers, or other warm-weather crops should cover them tonight or risk losing their investment.
The Freeze Warning expires at 9 AM Tuesday morning, with temperatures expected to warm throughout the day. However, residents should continue monitoring forecasts as additional cold snaps remain possible through late April.
