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McDowell County Emergency Management
Tuesday March 5th, 2019 :: 09:09 a.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Chill Advisory in effect starting 7pm tonight for areas above 3500 ft. in McDowell. Wind chill of -10F possible.

WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected above 3500 feet. Wind 
chills as low as 10 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Mountains of western North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could result in 
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 
 

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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