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McDowell County Emergency Management
Thursday September 29th, 2022 :: 04:29 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Wind Advisory issued for McDowell County through Sat. morning. Winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 50 possible.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, the foothills and central
and northern mountains of North Carolina, and the western
upstate of South Carolina.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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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