Freeze Warning Issued For Baltimore County

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A freeze warning was issued for parts of Maryland on Wednesday, including part of Baltimore County, due to the potential for below-freezing temperatures.

Before the cold snap hits, forecasters advised people to protect their plants and pipes.

Temperatures between 25 and 32 degrees are expected during the freeze warning period, according to the National Weather Service.

The freeze warning is in effect from midnight to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, for these areas:

• Baltimore County (northern)
• Carroll County
• Frederick County
• Harford County (northwest)
• Howard County (northwest)
• Montgomery County (northwest)

These towns in particular may be impacted, officials said: Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Jarrettsville, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, Eldersburg, Westminster, Germantown, Damascus and Lisbon.

The freeze warning comes two days after a freeze watch was issued for parts of the state due to the potential for frost to kill sensitive vegetation.

Because freezing conditions "will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing," the National Weather Service warned: "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes, they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing."

Here is the forecast for Baltimore County from the National Weather Service: