THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 1AM WEDNESDAY 2/24 THROUGH THURSDAY 2/25 AT 7AM.
A STORM SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO TRACK OVER THE WESTERN AREAS OF THE REGION THROUGH THURSDAY. THIS SYSTEM HAS THE POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE 1 TO 1.5 INCHES OF RAIN. IF THIS RAIN IS REALIZED AND WITH THE GROUND ALREADY WET, MOST OF THIS RAIN WILL RUN OFF INTO SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS CAUSING STRONG RISES AND FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING BASED ON CURRENT FORECASTS.
YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE FLOOD WARNINGS. THOSE LIVING IN AREAS PRONE TO FLOODING SHOULD BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING DEVELOP.
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