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McDowell County Emergency Management
Monday November 27th, 2023 :: 08:30 a.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Advisory issued for NW McDowell County starting 7pm this evening through 1pm Tuesday.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke
Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. The strongest winds will be tonight into Tuesday morning.

* 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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