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McDowell County Emergency Management
Wednesday March 19th, 2025 :: 06:20 a.m. EDT

Advisory

High fire danger today. Please postpone any outdoor burning.

INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Critically low relative humidity values will develop this
afternoon, ranging from 10% to 25%. Gusty southwest winds will also develop this afternoon, ranging from 15-25 mph east of the mountains and 20-35 mph across the mountains. Low relative humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels will result in increased fire danger today across western North Carolina and northeast Georgia from noon to 8pm.

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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