The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and West Virginia, including Athens County, from 8PM Tuesday, 8/17/2021through 12PM Wednesday, 8/18/2021.

Moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred will interact with an upper-level system to result in rounds of showers and thunderstorms this evening into Wednesday.

Rainfall amounts 1.5 to 2.5 inches are expected to occur this evening into early Wednesday. Locally higher amounts are possible. Flash flooding will be possible, especially where several storms move over the same location.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 11:00PM, FRIDAY, 8/13/2021.

REMEMBER, A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY DO PRODUCE TORNADOES.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO, LOCAL TV, RADIO OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Athens County and surrounding areas for Thursday, August 12, 2021, from 12 noon until 8:00PM.

• WHAT – Heat index values up to 104 expected.
• WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio including Athens County, northeast Kentucky, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
• WHEN – From 12 noon to 8 PM Thursday, 8/12/2021.
• IMPACTS – Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

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.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1.