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McDowell County Emergency Management
Wednesday October 22nd, 2025 :: 07:15 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Increased fire danger from 11AM to 7PM on Thursday due to gusty winds and low humidity.

Dry and windy conditions return on Thursday. Minimum relative
humidity values will range from 20 to 30 percent with wind gusts
from 15-25 mph. This, combined with dry fuel conditions, will
result in increased fire danger across western North Carolina, the South Carolina Upstate and northeast Georgia. Please postpone all outdoor burning.

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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