Severe Weather Event

Tropical Storm Imelda

(Posted 9/29/2025 at 7:45 AM – Updated 12:10 PM – to add note about parking golf carts on higher ground)

The final NWS briefing (#6) was published this morning at 5:15 AM and shared on the Village’s social media. View the briefing here: 09.29.2025 5.28 AM EDT – Weather Briefing

Confidence remains high that Imelda will remain far enough to the south & southeast that impacts across southeast NC & northeast SC would be very limited.

Swimming in the ocean is not advised. Hazardous marine/surf conditions with strong rip currents are expected Monday through Saturday from a combination of swells from Imelda and Humberto.

NOTE: It’s great to see so many folks being proactive and moving carts to higher ground. Village medians and other right-of-way areas are acceptable, but please make sure all 4 wheels are off the asphalt pavement. This ensures our emergency vehicles can pass through. Thanks!

(Posted 9/28/2025 at 6:30 PM)

The Village has released Severe Weather Event Update #2. View the full announcement, which includes the latest briefing from NWS HERE.

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POWER OUTAGES, ROAD CONDITIONS, BHI TRANSPORTATION, ETC.

(Posted 9/28/2025 at 7:40 AM)

There is increasing confidence that TD#9 will remain offshore and then move away from the Southeast U.S. There are still some impacts possible,

Current Forecast

The latest NWS Briefing (#3) was published this morning at 5:10 AM and shared on the Village’s social media.

View the briefing here: Weather Briefing

Main updates:

  • Overall, no significant changes from the previous briefing.
  • The system is still rather disorganized, and forecast uncertainty remains higher than normal.
  • Some impacts are delayed given a slower scenario.
  • Included rainfall graphic for the local area (northeast SC and southeast NC).

Village Response

(No change from yesterday) – Village offices are expected to operate on a normal schedule on Monday, September 29. All departments are completing assigned tasks for each alert level of the Village’s emergency management plan. Staff are meeting regularly with Brunswick County Emergency Management and its partners, and separately as an emergency operations team.

Guidance for Islanders

(No change from yesterday) – Take this opportunity to make sure your preparedness kit is accessible and fully stocked. Make sure you have all your medications for the remainder of the week. Pick up any packages you may have at the IPC/PO. Expect possible delays in deliveries if the barge is suspended.  Be prepared for possible impacts to ferry operations (check the BHIT app and website for updates).

Heavy rainfall will impact the island’s roadways and result in significant ponding in several areas. The water can get deep and could damage golf carts. Wind impacts could be significant.  It’s a good idea to secure your outdoor items and move items that may get wet. Always “know before you go” and check the beach forecast for rip current conditions. You can do that online HERE. 

Stay connected to your trusted weather source for further developments and remain cautious as conditions could become increasingly hazardous.

(Posted 9/27/2025 at 8:00 AM – Updated at 12:15 PM with Village Response section & account for the system becoming a Tropical Depression – Updated 6:30 PM with most recent NWS forecast and briefing):

Current Forecast

The latest NWS Briefing #2 for TD #9 was published this evening at 5:10 PM and shared on the Village’s social media.

View the briefing here: 09.27.2025 5.04 PM EDT – Weather Briefing

Main Updates:

  • Overall, no significant changes from the previous briefing.
  • The system is still rather disorganized, and forecast uncertainty remains higher than normal.
  • Some impacts delayed given a slower scenario.
  • Included rainfall graphic for local area (northeast SC and southeast NC).

Next Briefing: By 6 AM Sunday September 28, 2025

Village Response

Village offices are expected to operate on a normal schedule on Monday, September 29. All departments are completing assigned tasks for each alert level of the Village’s emergency management plan. Staff are meeting regularly with Brunswick County Emergency Management and its partners, and separately as an emergency operations team.

Guidance for Islanders

Take this opportunity to make sure your preparedness kit is accessible and fully stocked. Make sure you have all your medications for the remainder of the week. Pick up any packages you may have at the IPC/PO. Expect possible delays in deliveries if the barge is suspended.  Be prepared for possible impacts to ferry operations (check the BHIT app and website for updates).

Heavy rainfall will impact the island’s roadways and result in significant ponding in several areas. The water can get deep and could damage golf carts. Wind impacts could be significant.  It’s a good idea to secure your outdoor items and move items that may get wet. Always “know before you go” and check the beach forecast for rip current conditions. You can do that online HERE. 

Stay connected to your trusted weather source for further developments and remain cautious as conditions could become increasingly hazardous.

(Posted 9/26/2025 at 7:00 PM):

Islanders should prepare for the possible impacts of PTC # 9. Learn more in our latest announcement HERE.

(Posted 9/25/2025 at 3:00 PM):
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Briefing concerning possible impacts from Tropical Storm #Humberto and Tropical Disturbance #Al94.

While no direct landfall of a storm is currently expected, preparations are being made ahead of possible impacts, which include rough surf and hazardous marine conditions.

The Village is coordinating with the Club and is monitoring the lagoons. The Club reported “a well below-average water table.” Public Services is checking and clearing drainage ditches/swales and doing maintenance checks on the Village’s stormwater pumps.

The next NWS briefing is expected to be published by 10 AM on Friday, September 26, 2025. Here: Weather Briefing. NOTE: A recent social media post (Facebook) indicates a briefing could be published as early as 6 AM. The Village will share on its social media (villagebhi | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree) accordingly.

HELPFUL LINKS

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This page is updated when a severe weather event is predicted to impact the Bald Head Island area. If action needs to be taken, the Village will notify Islanders via the CodeRed notification system. Sign up for CodeRed (HERE).

The National Weather Service starts updating its Tropical Weather Outlook page (HERE) starting on May 15 of each year.  This webpage will show any active storms in the Atlantic.