Winter Storm Warning
01/29/26 4:15PM UPDATE:
Plan for very cold temperatures lasting for several days coupled with higher than normal snowfall amounts which will lead to very dangerous driving conditions. Stay informed and be safe!
Updates from this morning’s briefing:
- NCDOT continue to brine primary and heavily traveled secondary routes, which includes NC 210 and the North Topsail Beach bridge. Brine operations will conclude tomorrow and switch to salt spreaders and plows. Crews will be working 12-hour shifts starting Saturday morning at 7am (tentatively) working around the clock to monitor conditions and treat any precipitation throughout the event.
- PTC#8 dune project – The Town’s contractor will continue to work through Friday. Operations which consist of hauling sand will pause at EOD Friday and will start back up after the event.
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01/29/26 9:00AM UPDATE:
Per the latest weather update issued this morning, Onslow County is under a Winter Storm Watch through Sunday.
Staff has been monitoring the pending winter weather throughout this week and preparing. What we are doing:
- Monitoring and preparations will continue through Friday – Water has been shut off and pipes secured at Richard Peters Park, equipment checks, fuel and propane top offs, and equipment will be staged at necessary facilities for emergency vehicles Friday.
- Contact made with NCDOT maintenance – Brining is in progress today.
- Effective Saturday through Sunday – Richard Peters Park, Rodney Knowles Park, the 4x4 Drive on area, and Jeffries Beach Access will be closed. Staff will evaluate conditions early Monday morning.
- Our drone will be deployed Sunday afternoon to assess roadways and facilities while also having essential staff reporting to provide essential services and communicate conditions.
We are anticipating this winter event to impact our area. Please be prepared and refrain from unnecessary traveling on roadways throughout this event until conditions clear. It is advised to bring all pets indoors and be mindful of having a clear space around space heaters.
Contacts:
- 911for ALL EMERGENCIES
- NON-EMERGENCY Police Dispatch Number – 910-455-9119
- JOEMC – To view or report power outages: https://joemc.com/outage-hub or call 910-353-1940
- ONWASA has a 24/7 leak reporting phone number. Visit their site at https://onwasa.com for reporting a leak or service-related issue or call 910-455-0722.
We will continue to provide updates throughout this event. For continued updates, please visit our website at www.northtopsailbeachnc.gov and Facebook page, and if you have not already signed up for emergency notifications, please do so by texting JOIN NTBALERTS to 31002
