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McDowell County Emergency Management

Address/Location
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact:
Emergency: 9-1-1
http://www.mcdowellem.com

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  1. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 5 months ago

    Expect travel delays on I-40 EB & WB near mile marker 72, due to overturned tractor-trailer. More »

  2. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 5 months ago

    Power outages affecting some traffic lights in Marion. Use caution if traveling in the area. More »

  3. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 5 months ago

    Increased fire danger today through late evening due to gusty winds and low humidity. More »

  4. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 5 months ago

    Wind Advisory issued for McDowell from midnight tonight through 8PM Saturday. SW winds 20-30 mph with higher gusts. More »

  5. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 5 months ago

    The accident in Old Fort on I-40 WB at the 73-mile marker has been cleared. The road is opened back up. More »

  6. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 5 months ago

    I-40 WB at the 73-mile marker in Old Fort is currently shut down due to a motor vehicle accident. More »

  7. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 5 months ago

    The Locust Cove wildfire is now 100% contained. More »

  8. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 5 months ago

    Update: Wildfire north of Locust Cove Rd. estimated at 90 acres with 85% containment. More »

  9. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 5 months ago

    Emergency personnel are working to contain a wildfire off Locust Cove Rd. No threat to the public at this time. More »

  10. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 5 months ago

    Increased wildfire danger through this evening. Please postpone outdoor burning until conditions improve. More »

  11. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 6 months ago

    A Freeze Warning has been issued again for McDowell County starting 11PM tonight through 11AM Wednesday. More »

  12. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 6 months ago

    Freeze Warning issued for McDowell County starting 11 p.m. tonight through 11 a.m. Tuesday. More »

  13. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 6 months ago

    Increased fire danger through 8:00 p.m. today across McDowell County. Outdoor burning is not recommended. More »

  14. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 6 months ago

    Increased fire danger through 8:00 p.m. today across McDowell County. Low humidity and gusty winds expected. More »

  15. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 6 months ago

    Tornado Watch until 08:00PM Friday More »

  16. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 6 months ago

    A Wind Advisory has been issued for NW McDowell starting 1PM Fri. until 7AM Sat. Winds 30-40 mph with gusts up to 60. More »

  17. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 6 months ago

    The statewide tornado drill is now complete. More safety tips at www.ready.gov/plan More »

  18. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 6 months ago

    *DRILL MESSAGE: The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for McDowell County. TEST ONLY More »

  19. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 6 months ago

    DRILL ONLY: A statewide tornado watch for NC has been issued in observance of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. More »

  20. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 6 months ago

    Wind Advisory issued starting 7PM tonight through 9AM on Tuesday. West winds 20-30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. More »

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