A Freeze Warning is in effect for much of the Delmarva Peninsula tonight through Thursday morning, as temperatures are expected to plummet to as low as 28 degrees.
The National Weather Service issued the warning this morning, covering New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties in Delaware, along with Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, and Caroline counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The warning takes effect at 10 PM tonight and continues until 9 AM Thursday morning.
Meteorologists warn that these sub-freezing temperatures pose a serious threat to crops, gardens, and sensitive vegetation that may have already begun spring growth. The frost and freeze conditions could kill tender plants and potentially damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents are urged to take protective measures now, including covering or bringing indoors any sensitive plants, flowers, or garden vegetables. Homeowners should also ensure outdoor pipes are properly insulated or have water dripping to prevent freezing.
This unseasonably cold snap comes as many across Delmarva have been enjoying warmer spring weather in recent days. The Freeze Warning is set to expire Thursday morning at 9 AM, with temperatures expected to moderate as we head into the weekend.
