The National Weather Service has issued an EXTREME COLD WARNING for Athens County in effect from 7:00 PM, Monday, January 26, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. Including Athens County.
WHEN…From 7:00 PM, Monday, January 26, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.
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