Hoke County Rescue Squad, Inc.

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY July 8th, Heat index values ranging from 105 to 109 expected.

🚨 Please be aware of burning hazards for today. With these conditions even small grass or brush fires can easily become out of control and potential endanger structures or homes. Please share! 🚨

RED FLAG WARNING ⚠️ IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM THIS EVENING FOR ALL OF CENTRAL NC.

Gusty winds combined with low relative humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds will result in the potential for dangerous adverse fire behavior today. Winds from the west-southwest shifting to west-northwest as high as 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 25 to 35 mph. Relative humidity as low as 15 to 20 percent.

🚨 🚨 UPDATE: Drop off times at the church are 9am to 3pm Monday and Tuesday. 9am to 11am on Wednesday the 2nd, which will be the last day of donations. 2699 US 401 Business, Raeford

As most know the western part of our state was hit very hard by hurricane Helene. If anyone would like to donate, Hillcrest Baptist Church is accepting donations. If you can't deliver, contact Will Tart directly or via our Facebook messenger to pick up and deliver for you.

HOKE - FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING

Tropical cyclone Debby will bring a threat of heavy rain of 8-12 inches through Friday, with locally higher amounts possible, Additionally, isolated tornados are possible.