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McDowell County Emergency Management
Friday March 24th, 2023 :: 06:08 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Wind Advisory issued for McDowell from midnight tonight through 8PM Saturday. SW winds 20-30 mph with higher gusts.

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina, South Carolina, and
northeast Georgia.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM 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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