A Freeze Warning is in effect for much of the Delmarva Peninsula from 2 AM to 9 AM Tuesday morning, as temperatures are expected to plummet to as low as 28 degrees.
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly issued the warning Monday afternoon for Kent and inland Sussex counties in Delaware, along with Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties in Maryland.
The sub-freezing temperatures pose a significant threat to crops and sensitive vegetation that may have already started sprouting with recent warmer weather. Frost and freeze conditions could kill tender plants and potentially damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents are urged to take protective action now. Cover or bring indoors any sensitive plants, disconnect and drain garden hoses, and ensure outdoor pipes are properly insulated. Farmers and gardeners should consider covering crops with blankets or tarps overnight.
This late-season freeze warning is particularly concerning as many plants have already begun their spring growth cycle. The warning expires at 9 AM Tuesday, with temperatures expected to rise above freezing as the sun comes up.
Stay with TV Delmarva for continued updates on this developing weather situation.
