Dover, DE – A freeze watch has been issued for parts of Delaware and Maryland, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 27°F. The alert is in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, the affected areas include Kent and Inland Sussex counties in Delaware, as well as Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot counties in Maryland. The freezing temperatures pose a threat to crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
The freeze could cause significant damage to agricultural crops and vulnerable plants. Residents in the impacted areas are advised to take precautions to protect outdoor plants by bringing them inside or covering them with frost cloths.
Unprotected outdoor plumbing may also be at risk, so homeowners should consider insulating pipes to prevent potential damage from the cold.
This weather pattern is expected to ease by Wednesday morning, but residents should remain cautious and monitor local updates for any changes.
