KEY INFORMATION:
- A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for our area.
- Village offices will be closed Tuesday 1/21 and Wednesday 1/22.
- Guidance for islanders – stay informed, protect pipes, heat your home safely, drive safely, and prepare for power outages and impacts on transportation.
- The Severe Weather Event webpage for the Village of Bald Head Island is being updated throughout this weather event.
Latest Briefing
The key takeaways from National Weather Service Wilmington’s latest briefing (as of 4:15 PM today):
- A long duration of abnormally cold weather persists through much of this week.
- Some snow is expected, especially late Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Amounts are expected to be light but could still pose hazardous travel issues.
- Another round of wintry precipitation, possibly a freezing rain event, is possible Thursday into Thursday night.
Village Operations
- Village offices will be closed on Tuesday 1/21 and Wednesday 1/22 with office staff working remotely. This includes Public Safety administration. Please call 911 if you need a Public Safety Officer to come to you.
- The Island Package Center and Post Office will be open 1/21 to receive and put up USPS mail. The window will be open until at least noon and could be open later if the mail is running late. The IPC/PO will be closed on Wednesday 1/22.
- Village staff is attending conference calls with Brunswick County Emergency Management and community and regional partners.
Guidance for Islanders
- Islanders should continue to stay up to date on the latest weather forecast.
- Islanders should take measures to protect pipes, as they are at risk of freezing any time temperatures drop below 32°F or 0°C. View some tips HERE.
- Islanders should safely heat their homes. Housefires and carbon monoxide are two of the greatest risks for personal injury and even death. View some tips HERE.
- If precipitation occurs Islanders should be cautious while driving on Village wynds and the mainland. View some tips HERE.
- Islanders should prepare for possible power outages and report any outages to Duke Energy. View our power outage webpage HERE for more information.
- The winter weather conditions may impact ferry and barge service. Check the latest status on the BHI Transportation, Inc. website HERE and the barge website HERE.
Severe Weather Event Webpage
The Severe Weather Event webpage for the Village of Bald Head Island will be updated throughout this weather event.