Severe Weather Event

(LAST UPDATE MADE ON 1/25/2025 at 1:39 PM – See message on ferry & tram returning to normal operations on Sunday 1/26).

Village’s Voice update published at 5:51 p.m. on 1/23/25 – View HERE.

Snowfall totals for 1/21 and 1/22 HERE.
Weather forecast HERE.
If you are on social media you can follow NWS Wilmington here: Facebook X Instagram

The Island Package Center & Post Office will be open on Saturday 1/25 from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please note that the barge has not run so packages are likely not on BHI. Please check package status HERE before heading to the IPC.
Village offices will be closed on Friday 1/24 with office staff working remotely. This includes Public Safety administration and the Island Package Center and Post Office. Please call 911 if you need a Public Safety Officer to come to you.

Islanders should stay off the roads if possible.
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.
Report any power outages to Duke Energy. View our power outage webpage HERE for more information (see a recent News Release from Duke Energy HERE – “Duke Energy continues to manage the power grid through sustained cold conditions”)
The Timber Bridge is closed due to road conditions (ice).
The winter weather conditions have impacted ferry and barge service. Check the status on the BHI Transportation, Inc. website HERE (see below) and the barge website HERE (the barge did not run on 1/22 and 1/23 and will not run on 1/24)

Posted by Bald Head Island Transportation, Inc. at 1:21 PM on 1/25.

We’re pleased to announce that both ferry and tram services will return to normal operations on Sunday, January 26th. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this week’s winter weather.

Posted by Bald Head Island Transportation, Inc. at 7:02 PM on 1/23:

The Contractor Ferry will not be operating on Friday, January 24th. Normal contractor service will resume on Monday, January 27th. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Brunswick County updates are posted online HERE, under Latest News.