The Village of Bald Head Island is monitoring the progress of Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 (PTC #9). There are no tropical watches/warnings in effect at this time. Current Forecast: According to NWS Wilmington’s latest briefing (HERE), PTC #9 is located near eastern Cuba and is forecast to move north-northwestward across The Bahamas and toward the … Continued
KEY INFORMATION: REMINDERS & EVENTS: Timber Bridge The Timber Bridge was closed yesterday and is expected to remain closed for at least a week, possibly two. Public Works will be applying stain and sealant to the newer boards. Drivers should use the paved portion of Keelson Row (where the barge landing is) as an alternate … Continued
From today’s 9:08 AM NWS Wilmington briefing: The Village’s swimming advisory issued on Tuesday morning remains in effect through Friday. An assessment of the East Beach and South Beach shoreline completed earlier today indicated that the wave run-up toward the toe of the primary frontal dune system showed no evidence of erosion. On South Beach, … Continued
The National Weather Service Wilmington Office is predicting that Hurricane Erin will make a turn to the north through mid-week and move across the western Atlantic, staying off to the east of the Carolinas (latest briefing HERE). While there is no immediate threat of damaging winds or rain, strong swells from Erin will impact the coastline for … Continued
KEY INFORMATION: REMINDERS & EVENTS: Tropical Weather Outlook As of 2:00 today, the National Weather Service’s Tropical Weather Outlook webpage indicates the following: Active Systems: The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Dexter, located over the northwestern Atlantic Ocean. Off the Southeastern United States: A weak area of low pressure located several … Continued
KEY INFORMATION: REMINDERS & EVENTS: Duke Energy Siren Test (This is an excerpt from Duke Energy’s media release) The outdoor warning sirens around the Brunswick Nuclear Plant will be TESTED between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The 38 sirens within 10 miles of the Brunswick Nuclear Plant will sound at full … Continued
Tropical Storm Chantal has made landfall near Litchfield Beach, SC, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph as of 5 AM Sunday. Wind gusts in Southport reached 48 MPH according to NWS (peak wind gusts HERE). The rain gauge at the BHI Club shows 1.62 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Chantal will … Continued
Bald Head Island is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning due to approaching Tropical Storm Chantal. Highlights from the latest NWS Wilmington office briefing (weather.gov/ilm/briefing): The next NWS briefing is expected at 5:00 p.m. on July 5, 2025. Village Response The Village has been in communication with the BHI Club since 7/4 to coordinate and … Continued
RECINDED ON 8/12/2024 To ensure adequate water is available for essential needs, Brunswick County has declared a Stage 1 Water Conservation Alert effective immediately. This kind of water conservation notice is not uncommon for this time of year. This water conservation alert affects customers of Bald Head Island Utilities, as well as those from several … Continued
KEY INFORMATION: Hurricane Preparedness Forum Thank you to all who attended the Village’s Hurricane Preparedness Forum last week. We had very informative guest speakers and received several great questions from the audience! If you missed it, the recording is available on YouTube HERE. The Village’s slides can be viewed and downloaded HERE. Take some time … Continued