Weather Updates & Closures near Fayetteville NC, Aug. 7-8, 2024

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.C. — Aug. 7, 2024

Tropical Storm Debby Updates

Weather Update:
Tropical Storm Debby is impacting Cumberland County, N.C., bringing off-and-on rain today and heavy rain tonight. A Flood Watch is in effect from Tuesday until Friday evening, with an expected 5-10 inches of rain and higher amounts possible in eastern Sandhills and coastal plains. Extreme flooding risk is anticipated.

State of Emergency

Declarations:
North Carolina has declared a state of emergency, affecting the entire state, the city of Fayetteville, and the towns of Spring Lake and Hope Mills.

Emergency Shelters

Locations:
Emergency shelters in Cumberland County will open Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 4 PM. Locations include:

• Mac Williams Middle, 4644 Clinton Rd
• Pine Forest High, 525 Andrews Rd
• Smith Rec, 1520 Slater Ave
• South View High, 4184 Elk Rd (Pet Friendly)
• Westover Rec, 267 Bonanza Dr (Pet Friendly)

What to Bring:

• Blankets, pillows, toiletries, medications, clothes
• Non-perishable snacks
• Formula, baby food, diapers for infants
• Caregivers for special needs

Pet Information:

• Pet owners must care for their pets at pet-friendly shelters.
• Bring pet food, medications, and supplies.
• Pets will not be housed with people.

Tropical Storm Debby Details

Current Status:

• Location: About 50 miles southeast of Charleston, S.C.
• Winds: Sustained winds of 45 mph
• Movement: Northeast at 4 mph
• Rainfall: 5-10 inches expected in Cumberland County area, with locally higher amounts possible

Tornado Watch

Incident:
At 2:08 PM, a tornado was captured on video near the Pender/Sampson County line, close to US

Closings & Delays Due to Tropical Storm Debby

Schools:

• Cumberland County Schools: Year-round students will work synchronously at home Thursday and Friday. Buildings will be closed.
• Harnett County Schools: Remote schedule Wednesday and Thursday; extracurricular activities canceled.
• Robeson Community College: Remote schedule Wednesday and Thursday.
• Lee County Schools: Remote learning Wednesday.
• Hoke County Schools: Closing at 12:30 PM Wednesday.
• Fayetteville Technical Community College: Closing at noon today, August 7. Decision on Thursday’s operational status will be communicated by 7 PM tonight.
• Fayetteville State University: All campus operations proceeding as usual; updates will be provided as needed.

Government Offices:

• Hope Mills Town Offices: Closing at noon Wednesday, remain closed until Monday.
• Cumberland County Government: Closed Thursday.
• Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Gun Permits and Civil Office: Closing at 2 PM today, August 7, and closed Thursday, August 8. The Gun Permits Office will contact everyone who had an appointment for August 7-8 to reschedule. Gun permits may be applied for online 24/7 by visiting: https://cumberlandso.permitium.com/ccw/start.

Military:

• Fort Liberty: Releasing all non-essential personnel at noon on August 7, 2024.
• ACP Closures:
  • Rock Merritt ACP: Closed August 8.
  • Manchester ACP: Closed August 8.
  • Canopy ACP: Closed August 8.
  • Butner ACP: Closed August 8.
• Exchange Hours on Post (Aug 8):
  • North Post Main Store/Food Court, South Post Main Store/Food Court, Pope, Pines, Yarborough, Glider, Mallonee, 82nd Airborne, SBH Food Express: 10 AM – 7 PM
  • North Post Popeyes w/Drive thru: 11 AM – 8 PM
  • Old Glory Express (by KFC): 10 AM – 10 PM
• Other Facilities on Post (Aug 7):
  • North and South Post Commissaries: Closing at 4 PM
  • Family and MWR Child & Youth Services: All children must be picked up by 1 PM
  • Bauguess CDC/Baez School Age Care: Open for weather/essential personnel childcare
  • Womack Army Medical Center: Check Womack AMC for updates

Businesses:

• Airborne and Special Operations Museum: Closing today at noon, remaining closed through tomorrow (Friday).
• Cape Fear Botanical Garden: Closed Thursday, August 8.
• Fayetteville Fury Futures Soccer Program: Canceled practice until Friday.
• Fayetteville Woodpeckers: Today’s game postponed due to inclement weather. Tickets can be exchanged for any remaining game during the 2024 season.
• Gillis Hill Produce: Closed.
• Williams Produce: Hours vary; call 910-567-6719 to check schedule.
• The Core Academy: Closed.
• American Tattoo Society Ft. Liberty: Closed.
• Public Pools: Closed.
• Maxwell Road Endless Yard Sale: Postponed until August 17.
• Greater Fayetteville Chamber: All events canceled for the remaining week.
• The Haymount Institute: Moving all services to telehealth effective at 1 PM today until Friday.
• Reese Sweet Factory Fayetteville: Closed.
• Womacks Main Pharmacy: Closed at noon today.
• Lumbee River Electric: Closed Thursday.

Emergency Services:

• Communicare Crisis Line: 910-229-5198 for behavioral health crises.
• Emergency: Call 9-1-1.
• Non-Emergency: 910-600-7299.
• Local Emergency Assistance: Call 311.
• All NC Residents: Text SHELTER and your zip code to 43362