A Freeze Warning is in effect for much of Delmarva as overnight temperatures are expected to plummet to as low as 29 degrees, potentially damaging crops and tender vegetation.
The National Weather Service issued the warning early this morning for Kent and inland Sussex counties in Delaware, along with Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties in Maryland. The freezing conditions will begin at midnight tonight and continue through 9 AM Tuesday morning.
“Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” warns the National Weather Service.
Residents are urged to take immediate action to protect tender plants from the cold. This includes bringing potted plants indoors, covering garden beds with blankets or tarps, and ensuring outdoor water pipes are properly insulated.
The unseasonably cold weather comes as many homeowners have already begun their spring gardening, making tonight’s freeze particularly concerning for newly planted flowers and vegetables.
The Freeze Warning expires at 4 PM today, though the dangerous overnight conditions will last until Tuesday morning. Temperatures are expected to warm significantly by midweek, returning to more typical spring conditions across the peninsula.
