FERRIES ON DELAYED START AND LIMITED SERVICE TOMORROW – IPC OPENING – WATER SERVICE IMPACTED The Village of Bald Head Island declared a State of Emergency effective 7:00 AM on February 1, 2026, due to the impact of Winter Storm Gianna. The State of Emergency remains in effect until rescinded. FERRY/BARGE OPERATIONS: Sharing the latest … Continued
There is currently little to no water pressure on the island, due to this condition, the Village has issued an island-wide System Pressure Advisory. This advisory will be in effect until lab results confirm that the water is potable. This typically takes 24-48 hours and could take longer due to recent storm impacts. Any updates … Continued
Village Utilities is investigating the cause of low water pressure, which appears to be island-wide. At this time, we are asking consumers to please limit water usage (ex. dishwasher/washing machine/showers) until we find the source of the issue. If there are concerns about water potability, the Village will follow up with another Village’s Voice email … Continued
ROAD CLEARING CONTINUES – VILLAGE OFFICES AND IPC CLOSED – REFREEZING A POSSIBILITY OVERNIGHT The Village of Bald Head Island declared a State of Emergency effective 7:00 AM on February 1, 2026, due to the impact of Winter Storm Gianna. The State of Emergency remains in effect until rescinded. WEATHER INFORMATION: NWS Wilmington’s latest briefing … Continued
7 INCHES OF SNOW AT DPS – ISLAND ROADS IMPASSABLE – SEVERE COLD PERSISTS The Village of Bald Head Island declared a State of Emergency effective 7:00 AM today (February 1, 2026), due to the impact of Winter Storm Gianna. WEATHER INFORMATION: NWS Wilmington’s latest briefing indicates that the dangerous cold temperatures will persist through early Tuesday and recommends that folks limit time outdoors. POST STORM CONDITIONS: … Continued
ARTIC AIR COMING TONIGHT – HEAVIEST SNOW LATE SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY AM WEATHER INFORMATION: According to the latest briefing from NWS Wilmington: Advisories, Watches, Warnings Other Important Updates VILLAGE OPERATIONS: GUIDANCE FOR ISLANDERS: Ferry Service The latest from Bald Head Island Transportation, Inc.: 1/30/26 @ 1:00 pm: Due to forecasted impacts from Winter Storm Gianna, … Continued
SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM AND COLD THIS WEEKEND WEATHER INFORMATION: According to the latest briefing from NWS Wilmington: Advisories, Watches, Warnings Other Important Updates Accumulation of snow may vary, and bands of higher local amounts are possible, especially in the Cape Fear region. Probability of Snow Amounts for Southport: 91% chance of 2 inches or … Continued
WEATHER FORECAST The latest briefing from NWS Wilmington HERE (released 2:51 1/23). Key messages: TRAVEL INFORMATION TO CONSIDER GUIDANCE FOR ISLANDERS VILLAGE RESPONSE
The National Weather Service Wilmington Office’s latest briefing indicates high confidence that a winter weather event will occur this weekend, with significant ice/sleet accumulations possible. Light rain is forecast for Friday, which is expected to transition to a wintry mix on Saturday. Details on the precipitation type and accumulations remain uncertain. There is high confidence … Continued
The Village has been working with its vendor over the last few weeks to ensure that the Golf Cart Registration Renewal System is working to meet the needs of the Village and golf cart owners. Currently, the system is working. If you have received an invitation letter with a PIN, you will now be able … Continued