Wilmington, DE – A frost advisory remains in effect across parts of Delaware until 9 a.m. Monday, October 26, as temperatures as low as 35 degrees could produce frost capable of damaging sensitive outdoor plants. The early-morning cold comes ahead of a significant warmup, with Wilmington potentially reaching 76 degrees Friday before clocks fall back Sunday, November 1.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, the frost advisory covers New Castle, Kent and inland Sussex counties in Delaware, along with portions of northeastern Maryland and southern New Jersey. The advisory, updated at 3:18 a.m. Monday, warns that frost could harm tender vegetation and potentially kill sensitive outdoor plants left uncovered.
Communities included in the advisory area include Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown and Georgetown, along with nearby areas of Maryland and New Jersey. Residents with outdoor gardens, flowers or temperature-sensitive vegetation should take protective measures before the advisory expires at 9 a.m…