Severe Weather Watch: Tracking Helene

Severe Weather Watch: Tracking Helene

Severe Weather Watch: Tracking Helene

As Tropical System Debby impacts the Southeast and prepares to re-enter open water in the Atlantic, it’s time to pay attention and prepare for potential impacts in North Carolina.

RELATED: Weather Update: Debby Forecast for Fayetteville Area As of Tuesday Morning

Currently, heavy rain is expected across our region starting today and continuing until Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

As closures and delays are announced we will add them to this page. LAST UPDATED: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday

If you’d like to report an official closure or delay, please send an e-mail to country@wkml.com. We will monitor this e-mail address for ALL of our Beasley Media stations.

The forecast for Tropical Storm Debby remains on track and widespread heavy rainfall is still forecast to affect central...

Posted by US National Weather Service Raleigh NC on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

  • Government Closures and Updates

    • Cumberland County facilities closing at 2 p.m. Wednesday, closed Thursday.
    • National Night Out events rescheduled for Fayetteville PD, Hope Mills PD, Lumberton PD, Hoke Sheriff.
  • Cumberland County

    Due to severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Debby, and out of an abundance of caution for our staff, County facilities and buildings are closing at 2p.m. and asking all non-critical staff to shelter in their residence today, August 7. County Offices will be closed on August 8. We will evaluate the weather toward the end of the day August 8 and notify you of a decision regarding the reopening of County offices on August 9.

  • National Night Out Events

    Due to the imminent threat of a Tropical Storm Debby, the Lumberton Police Department has made the decision to postpone...

    Posted by Lumberton Police Department on Monday, August 5, 2024

    ***UPDATE*** Due to the weather, we will be postponing National Night Out tomorrow and will now be held on Tuesday, August 20th from 6pm-8pm at Town Hall Municipal Park. We look forward to seeing you all there!

    Posted by Hope Mills Police Department on Monday, August 5, 2024

     

  • North Carolina Department of Transportation

  • School Systems & Colleges

    Note: While school is not in session for most schools, many events have been planned for this week. We’ll list cancellations as they are reported.

  • Cumberland County Schools

    • Normal instruction day at year-round schools and Early Colleges on Wednesday, August 7;
    • Asynchronous learning day on Thursday, August 8 and Friday, August 9 for schools in session;
    • All after-school activities including athletics practices and events canceled from Wednesday through Saturday. Morning workouts allowed on Wednesday.
    • Prime Time closed Thursday and Friday;
    • Summer graduation practice still on Wednesday, but ceremony moved to Monday, August 12 at 10 a.m. at South View High School.

    📢 Inclement Weather Update! Because of Tropical Storm Debby, CCS is announcing schedule changes to school operations and...

    Posted by Cumberland County Schools on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
  • Public Schools of Robeson County - Events Rescheduled

    • Back to School Celebration moved to August 17
    • Principal Meet and Greet Events at W.H. Knuckles and Tanglewood Elementary postponed
    • Early College Open House moved to Monday, August 12
    • All athletic events and driver’s education classes cancelled until further notice

    PSRC reschedules multiple events due to potential weather impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, visit website for...

    Posted by Public Schools of Robeson County on Monday, August 5, 2024
  • Harnett County Schools

    Due to the potential threat of Tropical Storm Debby, Harnett County Schools will operate on a remote schedule for...

    Posted by Harnett County Schools on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
  • Bladen County Schools - Facilities Closed Through Thursday

    📢Due to the anticipated severe weather and flooding concerns from Hurricane Debby, all schools and departments will...

    Posted by Bladen County Schools on Monday, August 5, 2024
  • FTCC

    Per Joseph Bailer, Director of Public Safety and Security FTCC, Fayetteville Technical Community College will be closing early at noon today August 7, 2024 due to inclement weather.

  • Community Events

    • Woodpeckers Tuesday game postponed.
    • ASOM closed

    Today's game at Segra Stadium is postponed due to inclement weather and continued forecasted rain due to Hurricane...

    Posted by Fayetteville Woodpeckers on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

  • Airborne & Special Operations Museum

    Due to severe weather resulting from Tropical Storm Debby, the U.S. Airborne and Special Operations Museum (ASOM) will close at noon today, August 7, and will remain closed through tomorrow, August 8.

    Weather depending, the ASOM will operate on regular schedule on Friday, August 9. The ASOM will update its operating status via its website and social media platforms.

  • Power Company Updates

  • Fayetteville PWC

    With the storm on its way, it's important to be prepared. In the first 72 hours, make sure you have enough food and...

    Posted by Fayetteville PWC on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
  • Lumbee River EMC

  • South River EMC

    Please heed these predictions and take precautions. Our ground is already saturated and with 10-15 inches of rain, any...

    Posted by South River EMC on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

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