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McDowell County Emergency Management

Address/Location
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact:
Emergency: 9-1-1
http://www.mcdowellem.com

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  1. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year ago

    High Wind Warning remains in effect. Please do not call 911 to report power outages. More »

  2. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year ago

    High Wind Warning issued for NW McDowell. Wind Advisory issued for lower elevations. Click link for more info. More »

  3. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year ago

    A High Wind Watch has been issued for McDowell starting Fri. night through Sat. evening. Click link for more info. More »

  4. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year ago

    Several prescribed burns are occurring in McDowell County today. Drift smoke will continue through the evening. More »

  5. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year ago

    I-40 Incident Update: All EB lanes of I-40 near Old Fort are now open. WB lanes continue to be affected. More »

  6. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year ago

    Expect travel delays on I-40 EB & WB near mile marker 72, due to overturned tractor-trailer. More »

  7. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year ago

    Power outages affecting some traffic lights in Marion. Use caution if traveling in the area. More »

  8. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year ago

    Increased fire danger today through late evening due to gusty winds and low humidity. More »

  9. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year ago

    Wind Advisory issued for McDowell from midnight tonight through 8PM Saturday. SW winds 20-30 mph with higher gusts. More »

  10. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year ago

    The accident in Old Fort on I-40 WB at the 73-mile marker has been cleared. The road is opened back up. More »

  11. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year ago

    I-40 WB at the 73-mile marker in Old Fort is currently shut down due to a motor vehicle accident. More »

  12. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 1 month ago

    The Locust Cove wildfire is now 100% contained. More »

  13. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 1 month ago

    Update: Wildfire north of Locust Cove Rd. estimated at 90 acres with 85% containment. More »

  14. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 1 month ago

    Emergency personnel are working to contain a wildfire off Locust Cove Rd. No threat to the public at this time. More »

  15. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 1 month ago

    Increased wildfire danger through this evening. Please postpone outdoor burning until conditions improve. More »

  16. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 1 month ago

    A Freeze Warning has been issued again for McDowell County starting 11PM tonight through 11AM Wednesday. More »

  17. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 1 month ago

    Freeze Warning issued for McDowell County starting 11 p.m. tonight through 11 a.m. Tuesday. More »

  18. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 1 month ago

    Increased fire danger through 8:00 p.m. today across McDowell County. Outdoor burning is not recommended. More »

  19. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 1 month ago

    Increased fire danger through 8:00 p.m. today across McDowell County. Low humidity and gusty winds expected. More »

  20. Advisory

    Entered: 1 year, 1 month ago

    Tornado Watch until 08:00PM Friday More »

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