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McDowell County Emergency Management
Sunday March 22nd, 2026 :: 07:49 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Increased fire danger on Monday. Residents should postpone all outdoor burning.

INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

Dry brush and leaf litter have become very dry in recent days due to breezy conditions and low relative humidity. These conditions are forecast again tomorrow. Relative humidity will fall below 30 percent for much of the afternoon and wind gusts may reach 25 mph at times. Given the dry vegetation, outdoor fires will be able to spread quickly once started, increasing the danger of wildfires.

Please postpone all outdoor burning until conditions improve.

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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