The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect from 9:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN…From 9:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.
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