The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Central Athens County 12:15PM, Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
At 11:47 AM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles west of Chesterhill to 6 miles southeast of Glouster to near Athens, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include…Nelsonville, Glouster, Chauncey, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Trimble, Amesville, Stroud Run State Park, Burr Oak State Park, and The Plains.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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