Key facts
- Alert
- Freeze Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Mount Holly NJ
- Areas
- Middlesex; Western Monmouth; Mercer; Northwestern Burlington; Ocean; Cumberland; Atlantic; Southeastern Burlington
- In effect
- until 9:00 AM EDT, Oct 25, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees and widespread frost expected.”
NWS Mount Holly NJ, Freeze Warning, 4:43 PM EDT Oct 24, 2026 · official alert
“Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.”
NWS Mount Holly NJ, Freeze Warning, 4:43 PM EDT Oct 24, 2026 · official alert
“Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.”
NWS Mount Holly NJ, Freeze Warning, 4:43 PM EDT Oct 24, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Cover them or bring them indoors before the warning starts at 10 PM.
Protect outdoor plumbing, since the National Weather Service says freezing conditions could damage unprotected pipes. Bring pets inside as well.
Check on older neighbors. If you must drive early Sunday, allow extra time and carry a winter kit.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance claims in the PACK count only insured properties. Mercer County has 5,252 claims, Middlesex County 20,072 and Mercer-area record 34021 shows 2,434, all filed between 1978 and 2026 as of September 9, 2026. They show past flood losses, not freeze damage.
FEMA has issued disaster declarations for these counties, including Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and the remnants of Hurricane Ida in 2021. They are past events and do not relate to this freeze.
Updates
- The freeze warning is no longer in effect.
- NWS Mount Holly NJ issued the freeze warning until 9:00 AM EDT.
History here
This county: 5252 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4614 (2021): remnants of hurricane ida
- DR-4264 (2016): severe winter storm and snowstorm
- DR-4086 (2012): hurricane sandy
- DR-4048 (2011): severe storm
- DR-4021 (2011): hurricane irene
This county: 20072 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4614 (2021): remnants of hurricane ida
- DR-4574 (2020): tropical storm isaias
- DR-4264 (2016): severe winter storm and snowstorm
- DR-4086 (2012): hurricane sandy
- DR-4021 (2011): hurricane irene
This county: 2434 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
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Questions
- Is there a freeze warning in New Jersey tonight?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly issued a Freeze Warning from 10 PM Saturday to 9:00 AM EDT Sunday for eight New Jersey areas.
- How cold will it get during the freeze warning?
- The National Weather Service expects sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees and widespread frost.
- Which New Jersey areas are under the freeze warning?
- The warning covers Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Mercer, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic and Southeastern Burlington.
Sources
- NWS Mount Holly NJ: Freeze Warning, Oct 24, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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