Severe Freeze Alert for 17 Counties Across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland as Temperatures Plummet

Severe Freeze Alert for 17 Counties Across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland as Temperatures Plummet

A Freeze Warning is in effect for 17 counties in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland as temperatures fall to 28 degrees.

The warning runs from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Saturday for NWS Mount Holly’s area, and to 8 AM EST for NWS Baltimore/Washington’s area.

NWS Mount Holly’s Nov. 13 forecast shows highs well below normal, with a chilly northwest wind. Credit: NWS Mount Holly

Counties under the warning

In Delaware (3): New Castle, Kent and inland Sussex.

In Pennsylvania (4): Delaware, eastern Chester, eastern Montgomery and lower Bucks.

In Maryland (10): Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Caroline, Carroll, northern Baltimore, Cecil, Charles, Howard and Harford.

Cities include Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, West Chester, Norristown, Media, Easton, Bel Air, Columbia and Westminster.

Source: NWS Mount Holly on X

How cold it gets

NWS Mount Holly expects sub-freezing lows of 28 to 32. NWS Baltimore/Washington expects lows as low as 31.

Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Last freeze product of the year

NWS Baltimore/Washington says the 2026 growing season is ending. This will be the last frost or freeze product issued until spring 2027.

A cooler, brisk weekend follows as the departing low pressure system moves away.

Source: NWS Baltimore-Washington on X

How to protect plants and pipes

Cover or bring in tender plants tonight. Wrap, drain or let outdoor water pipes drip slowly.

Get the latest at weather.gov/phi and weather.gov/lwx.

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The post “Dangerous Freeze Warning Issued for 17 Counties in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland as Temperatures Drop Sharply” by Viktor Vincej was published on 11/13/2026 by www.travelinglifestyle.net