A Freeze Warning is in effect for much of the Delmarva Peninsula from 2 AM to 9 AM Wednesday morning, with temperatures expected to plummet to dangerous lows between 28 and 31 degrees.
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. These sub-freezing temperatures pose a serious threat to crops, tender vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents are urged to take immediate action to protect sensitive plants by covering them or bringing potted plants indoors. Garden enthusiasts who’ve already started their spring planting should pay special attention to newly sprouted vegetables and flowering plants, which are particularly vulnerable to frost damage.
Homeowners should also check that outdoor water pipes are properly insulated to prevent freezing and potential bursting.
This unusually cold snap for April serves as a reminder that Old Man Winter isn’t quite finished with our region. The Freeze Warning expires at 4 PM today, but forecasters are monitoring conditions for a possible freeze watch extending into Thursday morning.
Stay with TV Delmarva for continued weather updates as we track these cold temperatures moving through the peninsula.
