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McDowell County Emergency Management
Tuesday October 21st, 2025 :: 01:21 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Increased fire danger on Wednesday due to dry conditions and gusty winds.

Dry and windy conditions return to the area on Wednesday behind a departing cold front. Afternoon relative humidity values are expected to drop into the 25-30% range with occasional wind gusts up to 15-20 mph. This, combined with dry conditions, will result in increased fire danger across North Carolina. 

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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