A Freeze Warning is in effect for portions of northern Delaware and central New Jersey from midnight tonight through 9 AM Wednesday morning, with temperatures expected to plummet between 25 and 30 degrees.
The National Weather Service Mount Holly issued the warning this afternoon, cautioning that frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, sensitive vegetation, and potentially damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Areas under the warning include New Castle County in Delaware, plus Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, and Ocean counties in New Jersey, along with portions of Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Monmouth counties.
Residents should take immediate action to protect tender plants by covering them or bringing potted plants indoors. Don’t forget to disconnect and drain outdoor hoses, and consider wrapping exposed pipes.
Looking ahead, another round of freezing temperatures is possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning, prompting forecasters to issue a Freeze Watch for the same areas.
This unseasonably cold snap serves as a reminder that spring weather can be unpredictable. The Freeze Warning expires at 9 AM Wednesday, but residents should continue monitoring forecasts as conditions may warrant extending protective measures through the week.
