10:45 a.m., Aug. 31 -- Weather conditions following Idalia are projected to improve Thursday afternoon and evening. UNCW will resume normal operations for Friday, Sept. 1.
UNCW’s main campus and the Center for Marine Science experienced limited damage as a result of the storm. Additional updates about Idalia are not planned at this time.
Reminders for Thursday, Aug. 31 include:
For students and faculty:
All in-person classes should have been moved to online instruction or faculty should have identified an alternative, equivalent learning experience for students to replace missed class time.
For employees:
UNCW moved to Condition 1 of the Adverse Weather Policy at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, and will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1. During this time, department/unit leaders and supervisors are responsible for ensuring their areas are operational and may designate employees as mandatory. Mandatory employees must report to or remain at work. All other employees have the option to report late, leave early, or not report at all; however, the employee is responsible for informing his/her supervisory chain in a timely manner of all decisions. Employees may also work remotely with supervisory approval. Employees must use leave for any work time missed in accordance with leave keeping policies.
Please be mindful of your personal safety in the aftermath of the storm. Do not attempt to drive through standing water and do not go into any stormwater runoff, which could be contaminated or present other hazards. Be observant of your surroundings when walking across campus.
Please continue to check campus venue websites to confirm hours before setting out. Note: WAVE Transit is not operating UNCW routes on Thursday; they are scheduled to resume on Friday.
As previously communicated, there remains an increased risk of rip currents along the beaches near UNCW’s main campus. Please visit the National Weather Service rip current risk site if heading to the beach.
Thank you, Seahawks, for working together to weather the storm!
1:10 p.m., Aug. 30 -- In collaboration with the National Weather Service and state and local agencies, UNCW continues to monitor Hurricane Idalia. Based on the current weather forecast, tropical weather conditions are expected to affect the UNCW campus and surrounding areas Wednesday into Thursday.
Based on current conditions, the university is making the following changes to its operating schedules on Thursday, Aug. 31:
For students and faculty:
All in-person classes should either be moved to online instruction or faculty should identify an alternative, equivalent learning experience for students to replace missed class time.
For employees:
UNCW will move to Condition 1 of the Adverse Weather Policy at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 through 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1. During this time, the university will remain open, but certain non-mandatory operations may be reduced due to more limited staffing. Department/unit leaders and supervisors are responsible for ensuring their areas are operational and may designate employees as mandatory during this time. Mandatory employees must report to or remain at work. All other employees have the option to report late, leave early, or not report at all; however, the employee is responsible for informing his/her supervisory chain in a timely manner of all decisions. Employees may also work remotely with supervisory approval. Employees must use leave for any work time missed in accordance with leave keeping policies.
Please be mindful of your personal safety during inclement weather. There is a possibility of localized flooding as conditions evolve. Do not attempt to drive through standing water and do not go into any storm water runoff, which could be contaminated or present other hazards. Be observant of your surroundings when walking across campus. Check campus venue websites for scheduling updates in case conditions warrant changes to their hours.
As previously communicated, there remains an increased risk of rip currents along the beaches near UNCW’s main campus. Please visit the National Weather Service rip current risk site if heading to the beach.
In the event of a tornado warning, the university will activate the UNCW Alert emergency notification system, which includes voice and text messages. During a tornado warning, seek shelter immediately. Move to an interior hallway or a room on the lowest floor of the building, avoid windows and take shelter beneath a desk or heavy furniture. Wait for an all-clear message from UNCW.
Please continue to monitor UNCW inboxes, the UNCW homepage and social media feeds Facebook and X (Twitter) for future updates. In the event of further closings or cancellations, UNCW Alert text messages and the Emergency Information Hotline (1.888.657.5751) will be activated.
Thank you for your continued attention, and stay safe, Seahawks.
Additional resources:
UNCW Emergency and Safety Information
New Hanover County
4:30 p.m., Aug. 28 -- UNCW officials continue to monitor the track of Tropical Storm Idalia. The National Weather Service predicts a significant rain event for the Wilmington area on Wednesday, Aug. 30 into Thursday, Aug. 31. There remains an increased risk of rip currents along the beaches near UNCW’s main campus. Please visit the National Weather Service rip current risk site before heading to the beach.
There is a possibility of localized flooding as conditions evolve. Do not attempt to drive through standing water and do not go into any storm water runoff, which could be contaminated or present other hazards.
Based on the latest update from the National Weather Service, UNCW officials have determined that campus operations and classes will proceed as scheduled. However, university officials may need to alter campus operation plans if conditions dictate. Campus venues, such as Randall Library, Leonard Student Recreation Center and other locations, will post scheduling updates to their websites if conditions warrant changes to their hours.
Students are encouraged to share updates with family and friends so that they remain informed about campus conditions and the university’s response to a potential weather event.
Please continue to monitor UNCW inboxes, the UNCW homepage and social media feeds (Facebook and X) for future updates. In the event of closings or cancellations, UNCW Alert text messages and the Emergency Information Hotline (1.888.657.5751) will be activated.
Thank you for your continued attention.
5:59 p.m., Aug. 27 -- UNCW is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico. It is too early to predict the storm’s path at this point, but some projections from the National Hurricane Center indicate the Cape Fear area may be affected within the next few days. The risk of increased rip currents along the beaches near UNCW’s main campus may develop as early as Monday. Please visit the National Weather Service rip current risk site before heading to the beach.
Review Weather Safety Procedures
University emergency responders will continue working with New Hanover County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service Wilmington to assess the storm’s track and provide students, faculty and staff with timely information. Now is a good time to review campus emergency procedures and personal preparation plans.
Monitor UNCW Inboxes and Channels
Updates will be shared as authorities develop confidence in the track of the storm and/or conditions change significantly. Please continue to monitor UNCW inboxes, the UNCW homepage and social media feeds (Facebook and X). In the event of closings or cancellations, UNCW Alert text messages and the Emergency Information Hotline (1.888.657.5751) will be activated.
Students are encouraged to share updates with family and friends so that they remain informed about campus conditions and the university’s response to a potential weather event.
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