Red Flag Warning issued due to critical fire weather. Burn ban remains in effect. Report all fires to 911. 
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT TODAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY.
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is
in effect until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum of 20 to 25 percent.
* FUEL MOISTURE...10-hour fuel moisture is already less than 10
percent across much of the warning area late this morning.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, .or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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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