First published Oct 17, 2026, 5:11:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 17, 2026, 5:11:15 AM UTC

Freeze Warning — NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:36AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for portions of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, with possible sub-freezing temperatures from 1 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. The source says frost and freeze conditions could harm crops and sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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Affected location: Portions of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia

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The warning instructs people to protect tender plants from the cold.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:36AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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