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McDowell County Emergency Management
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 :: 10:26 a.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Chill Advisory in effect for NW McDowell starting 6PM Tues. until 11AM Wed.

WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as
10 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of the mountains of western North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.
 

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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