A freeze warning is in effect for the entire Delmarva Peninsula tonight, with temperatures expected to plummet to as low as 28 degrees between 10 PM this evening and 9 AM Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service issued the warning at 8:55 AM today, covering New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties in Delaware, along with Queen Anne’s, Talbot, and Caroline counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Parts of New Jersey are also included in the warning.
Meteorologists warn that these sub-freezing temperatures will create frost and freeze conditions that could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Unprotected outdoor plumbing may also be at risk of damage.
Residents should take immediate action to protect tender plants by covering them or bringing potted plants indoors. Garden centers recommend using blankets, tarps, or specialized frost cloth to shield vulnerable vegetation.
This late-season freeze is particularly concerning for farmers and gardeners who may have already planted spring crops or seen early blooms on fruit trees. The timing makes it especially important to take protective measures today.
The freeze warning expires at 9 AM Thursday morning, with temperatures expected to return to more seasonal levels later in the day.
