Occurred Oct 17, 2026, 7:25:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 18, 2026, 1:10:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 1:10:16 AM UTC

Freeze Warning — NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 3:25PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

A freeze warning covers portions of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia from 1 AM to 9 AM EDT on October 18, with sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s expected. The source says frost or freeze conditions could harm crops and sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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Affected location: Portions of northern and western Maryland, central, northern, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia

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The warning advises protecting tender plants from the expected 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: 7/10How 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 3:25PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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