SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Multiple closures have been announced due to the storm slated to hit the coastal region of North Carolina Tuesday.
Rainfall, 1 or 2 inches, could lead to flash-flooding and winds up to 55 miles per hour are anticipated. Winter Storm Finn could bring with it tornadoes and power outages. Utility crews are on alert, according to Governor Roy Cooper, who issued a state of emergency on Monday evening.
Below are a list of businesses that have announced early closures.
Brunswick County Electric Membership Corporation
The electric corporation is closing offices at 1 p.m. Its staff is tracking the severity of the storm and has resources in place to take inventory of poles, wire and related equipment to make repairs and restore power for customers as needed. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Jan. 10.
Brunswick County Government Facilities
Brunswick County has announced early closures to select facilities and parks and one rescheduled advisory board meeting due to expected inclement weather.
The library will close branches at 5 p.m. and parks will close at 3 p.m. The plan is to reopen Wednesday per normal schedule.
All other Brunswick County government offices will remain open on regular schedules.
Also, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday at 6 p.m. has been rescheduled for Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. at 20 Referendum Drive in Bolivia.
City of Boiling Lakes
City buildings will close at noon.
City of Southport
Offices will close at noon and the special meeting for 1:30 p.m. has been canceled.
City of Wilmington
The City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation Department announced afterschool programs at the Davis Center and MLK Center have been canceled.
N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher
The Fort Fisher aquarium has announced it will close at 2 p.m. on Jan. 9; however, operations and animal care teams will be onsite to continue the essential work of caring for the animals. Anyone who had reservation will be able to reschedule their visit or be reimbursed for tickets.
N.C. Maritime Museum in Southport
The museum closed to the public and will reopen on its regular schedule at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
New Hanover County Offices, Libraries
On Jan. 9, all county offices and libraries will close at 5 p.m. to ensure public and staff safety.
Oak Island Government Facilities
All of the island’s administrative offices and town facilities, including town hall, pier, recreation center, community center, par 3 golf course and public services building, will close at 3 p.m. As well the town council meeting has been rescheduled for Jan. 17 and the quasi-judicial hearing for a special use permit for a hotel has been moved to the council regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m.
Southport/Fort Fisher Ferry
Suspending ferry operations due to inclement weather. Call 910-477-5200 for more information.
Wave Transit
Wave will suspend operations at 2 p.m. due to safety reasons if winds exceed 38 miles per hour; riders can check in at wavetransit.com for updates.
Thalian Hall and WHQR’s Cinematique
The movie “The Holdovers” has been canceled for Tuesday evening but will take place Wednesday.
Town of Carolina Beach
Offices and operations will close at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Town of Kure Beach
Town hall will close at noon.
Village of Bald Head Island
The Island Package Center and post office will close and village staff is working remotely.
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