The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect from 7:00PM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, until 10:00AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
* WHAT – Very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected.
* WHERE – Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio including Athens County, and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
* WHEN…From 7:00PM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, until 10:00AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
* IMPACTS – The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Be sure you and your loved one’s dress appropriately and cover exposed skin if venturing outdoors.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Facebook and Twitter pages.

