Strong Thunderstorm will impact Southwestern McDowell County until 4:30PM. 
A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN MCDOWELL...
NORTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD AND SOUTHEASTERN BUNCOMBE COUNTIES UNTIL 430
PM EDT...
At 355 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles southwest of Marion, or 7 miles northeast of Chimney Rock State
Park, moving southeast at 10 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Chimney Rock State Park, Shingle Hollow, Sugar Hill, Thermal City and
Union Mills.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail will be possible in these
areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio and tv
stations, as well as local cable tv outlets for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241