ATHENS CO ICE STORM WARNING UNTIL 10AM, TUE, 2/16/21, SIGNIFICANT ICING, POWER OUTAGES LIKELY, HAZARDOUS DRIVING!

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The National Weather Service has issued an ICE STORM WARNING for Athens County until 10:00AM, Tuesday, 2/16/2021.

  • WHAT – Significant icing. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of one quarter to three tenths of an inch.
  • WHERE – Athens, Washington, Jackson OH and Vinton Counties.
  • WHEN – Until 10 AM Tuesday, 2/16/2021.
  • IMPACTS – Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.

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