Wind Advisory until 12:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...The northern mountains of NC, including the escarpment areas of Caldwell, Burke, and McDowell counties, especially above 3500 ft.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS ... MITCHELL ... CALDWELL MOUNTAINS ... AVERY ... YANCEY ... BURKE MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Wind Advisory