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McDowell County Emergency Management
Sunday December 17th, 2023 :: 08:12 a.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Advisory in effect starting at 4:00 p.m. today through noon on Monday.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 56 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to noon EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gusts up to 60 mph are possible
across the higher peaks above 5000 feet.

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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