Debby Drenches Fayetteville Overnight, Here’s What to Expect Thursday

Tropical Storm Debby made landfall overnight in South Carolina, but the bulk of the wettest part of the system hit Fayetteville already as well.

Outer bands in the northeast quadrant of Debby drenched the region in the early hours Thursday morning, with wind and rains knocking out power in several places throughout the region.

Some localized flooding has closed several roads, including I-95 South at Exit 44.

Reports from listeners say that high water has caused multiple incidents along 401 near Wagram. Portions of Bragg Blvd and Ramsey Street had flooding and partial closures. Damage was seen at a gas station along Bragg Blvd, with a collapsed canopy.

The Town of Hope Mills reported several road closures due to flooding:

Murchison Road from Spring Lake was also closed, so avoid that area. Cumberland County also issued an urgent alert for Rayconda Dam area residents, due to a dam breach.

As of 8 a.m., Debby was centralized inland in South Carolina, and was moving northwest at around 7 mph. According to the National Weather Service, a strengthening ridge over the Atlantic should help push the storm north. Debby should continue to pick up speed and move fairly quickly through the region.

Trailing rain bands will continue to impact the region throughout the day, and tropical storm-force wind gusts will create dangerous situations in some areas. Another 3-6 inches of rain is expected across much of the region, depending on how the trailing bands come together.

As with last night, tornadoes are possible within these storm systems, and everyone is advised to stay off the roads as much as possible.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.