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McDowell County Emergency Management
Sunday November 14th, 2021 :: 03:23 p.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Advisory issued for McDowell County until 10 a.m. Monday.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45
mph expected.

* WHERE...Avery, Yancey, and Mitchell Counties in North Carolina,
plus mountainous portions of Caldwell, Burke and McDowell
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241

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