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McDowell County Emergency Management
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 :: 03:06 p.m. EST

Advisory

A Wind Advisory has been issued for NW McDowell starting 1PM Fri. until 7AM Sat. Winds 30-40 mph with gusts up to 60.

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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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