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McDowell County Emergency Management
Wednesday December 31st, 2025 :: 07:00 a.m. EST

Advisory

Increased fire danger today (12/31/25) due to low humidity and gusty winds. Postpone all outdoor burning.

INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM 11 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE WESTERN PIEDMONT AND FOOTHILLS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA...

Relative humidity in the 20 to 25% range is expected across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia this afternoon. Breezy conditions are expected this afternoon as well with gusts between 15 to 25 mph. The combination of low humidity, breezy conditions, and dry vegetation will enhance the fire danger across the area.

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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