A Freeze Warning is in effect for much of the Delmarva Peninsula as temperatures are expected to plummet into dangerous territory for plants and crops early Wednesday 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. Temperatures between 28 and 31 degrees are forecast from 2 AM to 9 AM Wednesday, with frost and freeze conditions likely.
Residents should take immediate action to protect tender plants, crops, and sensitive vegetation that could be killed by the freezing temperatures. Outdoor plumbing should also be protected from potential damage.
This unseasonably cold weather comes as another concern looms on the horizon – meteorologists are monitoring conditions for a possible Freeze Watch from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning, when temperatures could again drop between 29 and 31 degrees.
Gardeners and farmers across the region are urged to cover plants, bring potted vegetation indoors, and ensure outdoor water pipes are properly insulated. The current Freeze Warning expires at 9 AM Wednesday, but residents should stay tuned for updates on potential extended cold conditions.
