Weather Update: Debby Path Shifting West, Heavy Rains Expected Across Fayetteville
Tropical Storm Debby is back in open water, as the storm crossed out of Georgia overnight, and into the Atlantic Ocean. That move back into open water will give the…
A man stands in front of his home looking at a flooded street due to Tropical Storm Debby on August 06, 2024 in Charleston, South Carolina. The storm has stalled over the Southeast U.S., where it is expected to drop 10-20 inches of rain over the next couple days.
Photo by Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/Getty ImagesTropical Storm Debby is back in open water, as the storm crossed out of Georgia overnight, and into the Atlantic Ocean.
That move back into open water will give the storm a chance to strengthen again - albeit projected to just be slightly stronger - before it makes landfall once again in South Carolina overnight.
The path projection from the National Weather Service shows a more inland shift before turning north on Thursday. That puts Fayetteville and Southeastern North Carolina in the strongest quadrant of the storm for rain.
Current projections show another 6-12 inches of rain forecasted for our area.
In anticipation of the storm's impact on the area, the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County have both declared State of Emergency situations. That gives officials the ability to call for evacuations, curfews, or other emergency preparations as needed.
More information below:
Emergency Shelters Open Wednesday at 4 p.m.
the City of Fayetteville is working closely with Cumberland County who will open five emergency shelters starting Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 4 p.m. The shelter locations are:
• Mac Williams Middle School: 4644 Clinton Rd., Fayetteville
• Pine Forest High School: 525 Andrews Rd., Fayetteville
• Smith Recreation Center: 1520 Slater Ave., Fayetteville
• South View High School (Pet-Friendly): 4184 Elk Road, Hope Mills
• Westover Recreation Center (Pet-Friendly): 267 Bonanza Dr., Fayetteville
Rain Models
The National Weather Service is projecting rain bands to impact the entire region throughout Wednesday and into Thursday/Friday.
Flood Risk
Currently, the Southern portions of our listening area are most prone to extensive flooding.
