The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Athens County and surrounding areas in effect from 12:00 PM, Sunday, June 22, 2025, until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 possible.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN…From 12:00 PM, Sunday, June 22, 2025, until 8:00 PM, June 25, 2025.
IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx.
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