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Athens Co FLOOD WARNING in effect until 7:45PM, Tue, 1/3/2023, Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring

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The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WARNING for Athens County in effect until 7:45PM, Tuesday, 1/3/2023.

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.

* WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and West Virginia, including the following counties, in northeast Kentucky, Greenup. In southeast Ohio, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington. In West Virginia, Mason and Wood.

* WHEN…Until 7:45PM, Tuesday, 1/3/2023.

* IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

  – At 1046 AM EST, the Department of Highways reported several road closures due to high water. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.

  – Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.

  – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Parkersburg, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Nelsonville, Pomeroy, Glouster, McConnelsville, Mcarthur, Oak Hill, Beverly, Rio Grande, Albany, and Coolville.

  – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Nelsonville City Council special meeting Fri, 12/30/22, 6PM, City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 6:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is,

  • To read, discuss and vote on an ordinance to the 2022 appropriations ordinance to amend the appropriations at the close of business on December 31, 2022 to match the actual expenditures and anticipated receipts through December 31, 2022.
  • To recommend and vote on the hiring of a new police officer.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Friday, December 30, 2022. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Council Special Meeting, Tue, 12/27/2022 Recording at https://youtu.be/_B0bfEbtehs

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The Nelsonville City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting was,

To read, discuss and vote on an ordinance to the 2022 appropriations ordinance to amend the appropriations at the close of business on December 31, 2022 to match the actual expenditures and anticipated receipts through December 31, 2022.

To recommend and vote on the hiring of a new police officer.

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

Nelsonville City Council special meeting Tue, 12/27/22, 7PM, City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

nelsonvillecity

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is,

  • To read, discuss and vote on an ordinance to the 2022 appropriations ordinance to amend the appropriations at the close of business on December 31, 2022 to match the actual expenditures and anticipated receipts through December 31, 2022.
  • To recommend and vote on the hiring of a new police officer.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Tuesday, December 27, 2022. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Athens Co Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 4PM, Sat, 12/24/22, wind chills as low as -20

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The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory until 4PM, Saturday, 12/24/2022. The Wind Chill Warning is downgraded to the advisory.

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero.

* WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia.

* WHEN…Until 4PM, Saturday, 12/24/2022.

* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Athens Co Wind Chill Warning from 6AM, Fri, 12/23/22, until 12PM, Sat, 12/24/22, wind chills as low as -25

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The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Warning for Athens County in effect from 6AM, Friday, 12/23/22, until 12PM, Saturday, 12/24/22.

* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 45mph.

* WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern and western West Virginia.

* WHEN… 6AM, Friday, 12/23/22, until 12PM, Saturday, 12/24/22.

* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Athens Co Wind Advisory from 3AM, Fri, 12/23/22, until 7AM, Sat, 12/24/22, winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Athens County from 3AM, Friday, 12/23/22, until 7AM, Saturday, 12/24/22.

* WHAT…West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern and western West Virginia.

* WHEN… 3AM, Friday, 12/23/22, until 7AM, Saturday, 12/24/22.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A Wind Chill Advisory is also in effect due to wind chills as low as 25 below zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.