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McDowell County Emergency Management
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 :: 08:03 a.m. EST

Advisory

NWS-GSP has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for McDowell, NC in effect from midnight tonight to noon on Wednesday.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Though less than a tenth of an
inch of ice will accumulate, this will be enough to cause some
roadways and sidewalks to become slick, creating hazardous 
travel conditions.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Upstate South Carolina and the
foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, in areas generally 
northwest of I-85.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain
will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads. Slow down
and use caution while driving. 

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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