Wind Advisory in effect for NW McDowell County through 1 a.m. Thursday. 
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...The Blue Ridge escarpment of Avery, far eastern Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, far eastern Henderson, McDowell Mountains, far southern Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, and far southern Yancey Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Weakened and unstable trees and large limbs may be blown down and a few power outages may result. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MCDOWELLEM followed by your message, to 888777
