County declares state of emergency as threat of Tropical Storm Debby looms
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency Tuesday as Tropical Storm Debby approaches.
Tropical Storm Debby to bring more than a foot of rain across Sandhills
Add the recent wet July, with 6-8 inches of rain in Fayetteville and more than a foot in parts of Harnett and Lee counties, and the region faces a serious threat of fresh-water flooding.
Northwestern Cumberland County under flash flood warning
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a flash flood warning for northwestern Cumberland County until 5:45 p.m. today. Just after 4 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area, according to the Weather Service’s website.
Heavy rainfall could make travel treacherous on Memorial Day weekend
Heavy rainfall across North Carolina this weekend could make travel treacherous, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. Drivers are urged to pay extra attention and slow down on what could be slick roads, DOT said in a news release.
Rain, flash flooding possible this weekend, according to weather forecast
Showers and a possible thunderstorm are forecast for Fayetteville on Friday night, according to the National Weather Service. A marginal risk of a severe thunderstorm and flash flooding is expected into Friday evening, forecasters said. Damaging wind gusts and possible hail are the primary threats, the Weather Service said.
Rainy Saturday predicted by weather forecasters; temperatures to be cool
The odds are not in your favor if you want to spend Saturday in the great outdoors. The National Weather Service forecasts the chance of rain on Saturday at 100%, according to its website.
