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McDowell County Emergency Management
Wednesday February 28th, 2024 :: 08:00 a.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Advisory issued for NW sections of McDowell County until 1AM Thurs. Wind gusts up to 55 mph possible.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains,
Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Polk Mountains,
Rutherford Mountains, and Yancey Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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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