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Philadelphia, PA Freeze Warning: 28° Saturday, November 14
Wilmington, DE – Residents across Delaware, southern New Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania and northeastern Maryland are facing a freezing start to the weekend as temperatures could plunge to 28 degre
By Owen Prescott · 2026-11-13T18:11:55.478Z
Wilmington, DE – Residents across Delaware, southern New Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania and northeastern Maryland are facing a freezing start to the weekend as temperatures could plunge to 28 degrees early Saturday, November 14, 2026.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, a Freeze Warning has been issued from midnight Friday night through 9 a.m. Saturday for portions of the four state region.
Forecasters expect temperatures to fall between 28 and 32 degrees, creating conditions that could damage sensitive vegetation, kill unprotected crops and potentially affect exposed outdoor plumbing.
In Delaware, the warning covers New Castle, Kent and inland Sussex counties, including communities around Wilmington, Dover and Georgetown.
Across southern New Jersey, affected areas include Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Cumberland and Cape May counties. Communities such as Cherry Hill, Glassboro, Millville and Cape May Court House are included.
In southeastern Pennsylvania, the warning extends into Delaware County, eastern Chester County, eastern Montgomery County and lower Bucks County, affecting communities including Media, West Chester, Norristown, Lansdale and Doylestown.
Portions of Maryland's Eastern Shore are also under the warning, including Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot and Caroline counties.
The coldest temperatures are expected during the overnight and early morning hours, when readings could fall below freezing for several hours.
Residents with outdoor plants, gardens or late season crops should take precautions before midnight.
The National Weather Service recommends protecting tender vegetation from the cold. Bringing potted plants indoors and covering vulnerable outdoor plants can help reduce potential damage.
Homeowners should also consider protecting exposed outdoor plumbing, particularly in locations vulnerable to freezing temperatures.
Although the warning expires at 9 a.m. Saturday, residents should monitor updated forecasts for any changes in timing or expected temperatures.
The immediate concern is the overnight freeze, with temperatures potentially reaching 28 degrees before sunrise Saturday.