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McDowell County Emergency Management
Monday February 10th, 2025 :: 02:21 p.m. EST

Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued for freezing rain starting 1AM Tues. through 7AM Wed.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Precipitation may start out as
sleet or a wintry mix in the Northern Mountains overnight tonight,
with minor sleet accumulations. Total ice accumulations around two
tenths of an inch possible, mainly along the Blue Ridge
Escarpment. Piedmont areas are expected to have up to a few
hundredths of an inch of ice.

* WHERE...The Northern Mountains, portions of the French Broad
Valley and adjacent foothills, and most of the Northwest Piedmont
in North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Icing may create slippery conditions on roads, bridges
and sidewalks. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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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