As of 4:19 PM EDT on June 18, 2026, all 5 cities in McDowell County, NC in our database have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Glenwood, NC with a reading of 6.7.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in McDowell County, NC is expected to be 11.3 in Old Fort between 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |