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McDowell County Emergency Management
Monday December 10th, 2018 :: 02:19 p.m. EST

Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued for McDowell County until 11am Tuesday for black ice. Click link for info.

Winter Weather Advisory issued for McDowell County until 11:00 am Tuesday. 

WHAT...Widespread black ice expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the northwest Piedmont and northern
foothills of North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Tuesday. Untreated and secondary road
surfaces will re-freeze after sunset this evening, leading to
widespread black ice. Conditions will improve during late- 
morning on Tuesday when temperatures warm back above freezing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hazardous conditions could impact the
Tuesday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for Black Ice means that refreezing of
roads will occur, resulting in the development of widespread black
ice. Be prepared for very slippery roadways. Some roads that
appear clear may be covered by a thin layer of ice.

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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