Severe Thunderstorm Warning for McDowell County until 3:45 pm. Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph winds possible. 
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern McDowell County in western North Carolina...
* Until 345 PM EDT.
* At 246 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southwest
of Marion, or near Old Fort, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include...
Marion, Old Fort, Lake James State Park, Lake James, Nebo, Sugar
Hill, Pleasant Gardens, Glenwood, Fero and Dysartsville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Large hail can cause major property damage, especially to vehicles.
Strong winds may blow down a few trees and power lines. Seek shelter
inside an interior room.
Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MCDOWELLEM followed by your message, to 888777
