Increased fire danger for McDowell County today. Open fires could spread rapidly under these conditions.
Very warm temperatures again this afternoon will combine with
occasionally gusty winds and very dry conditions to heighten fire
danger through early this evening. Relative humidity values may
drop to around 30 percent for a few hours this afternoon. In
addition, winds may gust to 25 mph at times. Any open fires could
spread rapidly under these conditions.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
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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