Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Monday 
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains and McDowell Mountains.
* TIMING...This afternoon and evening
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* FUEL MOISTURE...Generally has fallen below 10 percent and with low humidity today, fuels should only get drier.
* IMPACTS...Outdoor fires may easily grow out of control under these conditions.
* AFFECTED AREAS: AVERY ... YANCEY ... MITCHELL ... CALDWELL MOUNTAINS ... BURKE MOUNTAINS ... MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, .or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241