The latest National Weather Service Wilmington Office briefing indicates that the storm will weaken as it lifts away to the northwest tonight into Tuesday.  The wind impacts will begin to diminish tonight. Rain chances will decrease later today into tonight and Tuesday morning.  There is a slight risk for tornadoes this evening (tornado safety guidance HERE). … Continued

According to the latest briefing from the National Weather Service Wilmington Office, the area of low pressure off the coast may still become a subtropical or tropical storm before landfall today. The storm is expected to weaken as it lifts away to the north-northwest tonight into Tuesday. The BHI area is currently under a flash … Continued

A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Bald Head Island area. The National Weather Service Wilmington office has begun issuing advisories for Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 which is expected to bring tropical storm impacts to the BHI area tomorrow (Monday, 9/16).  The latest briefing can be viewed HERE. NWS Wilmington anticipates another briefing at … Continued

The Village along with the Bald Head Island Club, the Bald Head Association, and the Bald Head Academy are pleased to announce that they have reached a settlement with Bald Head Island Transportation (BHIT) on changes to the ferry schedule.  This settlement will help to resolve disputes and avoid the need for litigation before the … Continued

KEY INFORMATION: REMINDERS & EVENTS: Drone Flights UNC Wilmington Graduate Student Brittany Morse is conducting marsh sea level rise research which is being funded by the Johnston Center for Coastal Sustainability.  Part of this research will include performing drone surveys of three sections of marsh surrounding Bald Head Creek.  The drone surveys will take place … Continued

Earlier this year, BHI Transportation petitioned the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to change the hourly schedule of the passenger ferry to a 90-minute schedule. This was requested in an attempt to improve on-time performance. The NC Utilities Commission has scheduled a public hearing for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the … Continued

The Village of Bald Head Island is terminating its state of emergency in response to Tropical Storm Debby, effective 12:00 p.m. today (August 9, 2024). Village Updates: Village administrative offices are closed today, and staff are working remotely.  You can contact them via phone or email. The Island Package Center/Post Office is open today until … Continued

The Village of Bald Head Island is monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Debby as we experience the last of its impacts in our area. Current weather conditions including precipitation amounts can be viewed HERE. Current Forecast: The last general briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) Wilmington Office for this event indicates that areas … Continued