Alert Special Weather Statement until MON 10:00 PM EDT Mar 23, 2026 Mar 23, 2026 Updated 12 hrs ago Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Increased Fire Danger This Afternoon and Early EveningWhat’s Happening:A Fire Weather Advisory is in effect this afternoon and early evening due to dry conditions and gusty winds.What to Expect:Relative humidity will drop below 30%.Wind gusts may reach 25 to 30 mph.Dry vegetation increases the risk of rapid fire spread. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Impacts:Heightened risk of wildfires.Potential for outdoor fires to spread quickly.Safety Tips: Check with local authorities regarding burn permits.Exercise extreme caution if burning outdoors.Avoid activities that could start a fire. People are also reading… Marion man charged with assaulting woman and sheriff's lieutenant Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified McDowell County Schools superintendent: Planning for a new school McDowell County high schoolers show off art, music, more at Spring Art Show Los Compadres owners bringing street food, festive vibe to new restaurant in downtown Newton Owner of Old Fort's Stuckey’s, Dairy Queen hopes to reopen as soon as possible after fire Spring Craft Crawl coming up in downtown Marion. Here's where and when. Marion man arrested, charged in Friday shooting in McDowell County that injured one Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog race Lenoir woman accused of scratching Telsa Cybertruck using board with nails; see video here Railroad conference in Morganton focuses on passenger trains, rebuilding from Helene NC Gov. Stein kicks off rural listening tour in McDowell County, visits Marion business McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal When to Check Back:Monitor weather.gov or mcdowellnews.com/weather for updates.This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data. Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Special Weather Statement until MON 5:30 AM EDT Increased Fire Danger Expected Monday Afternoon through Evening Watch Now: Related Video Two people killed in collision between a jet and vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport New photos of Neil Armstrong from the Gemini 8 mission released AP New photos of Neil Armstrong from the Gemini 8 mission released Defense Minister Katz says Israel and the US will step up attacks on Iran AP Defense Minister Katz says Israel and the US will step up attacks on Iran Direction of Middle East War Unclear Amid Mixed Messages Direction of Middle East War Unclear Amid Mixed Messages Recommended for you
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