Fayetteville Area Weather Cancellations and Delays for Debby
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:…
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.
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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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
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.
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
Harnett County Schools
Bladen County Schools - Facilities Closed Through Thursday
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
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.
