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McDowell County Emergency Management
Friday March 11th, 2022 :: 04:48 p.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Advisory in effect from 1am-7pm on Saturday. Winds 10-20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia
and piedmont and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soil conditions and recent rains will
make it easier for dead trees and powerlines to fall.

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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