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FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 545AM, MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND NOW! ACT QUICKLY TO PROTECT YOUR LIFE!

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Flash Flood Warning

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 545AM.

AT 247AM DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A THUNDERSTORM PRODUCING HEAVY RAIN ACROSS THE WARNED AREA.  UP TO TWO INCHES OF RAIN HAVE ALREADY FALLEN. FLASH FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SHORTLY.

SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE ATHENS, NELSONVILLE, GLOUSTER, COOLVILLE, CHAUNCEY, BUCHTEL, JACKSONVILLE, TRIMBLE, AMESVILLE, STROUD RUN STATE PARK, BURR OAK STATE PARK AND THE PLAINS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND NOW. ACT QUICKLY TO PROTECT YOUR LIFE.

BE ESPECIALLY CAUTIOUS AT NIGHT WHEN IT IS HARDER TO RECOGNIZE THE DANGERS OF FLOODING.

PLEASE REPORT HIGH WATER TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING

TOLL FREE 1-800-401-9535, WHEN YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY.

YOU MAY ALSO REPORT HIGH WATER BY POSTING YOUR REPORT TO THE CHARLESTON WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FACEBOOK PAGE OR BY USING THE TWITTER HASHTAG, #NWSRLX.

ATHENS CO FLASH FLOOD WATCH FROM 3PM MON, 7/13 UNTIL 11PM TUE, 7/14, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Flash Flood Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 3PM MONDAY, 7/13 UNTIL 11PM TUESDAY, 7/14.

IN THE MUGGY AIR, ADDITIONAL ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS COULD FORM INTO TUESDAY EVENING. HOWEVER, MUCH OF THE TIME SHOULD STILL BE RAIN FREE.

DUE TO THE RECENT ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND STORMS, THE GROUND IS WETTER THAN NORMAL. THAT ALLOWS FOR FASTER RUNOFF AND QUICKER RISES ON SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS. RAINS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES IN LESS THAN A FEW HOURS COULD CAUSE VULNERABLE STREAMS TO FLOOD. LOCAL RAIN AMOUNTS OF 2.5 INCHES OR MORE COULD CAUSE MORE SERIOUS FLASH FLOODING. RUNOFF CHANNELS COULD EVEN DEVELOP OFF STEEP HILLSIDES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION.

THOSE LIVING ALONG FLOOD PRONE CREEKS, PLUS COUNTY AND STATE OFFICIALS SHOULD MONITOR WATER LEVELS FREQUENTLY DURING ANY HEAVIER SHOWERS. BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD WATER LEVELS RISE QUICKLY OR A FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS POSTED.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 8PM MON 7/13, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 8PM MONDAY, 7/13.

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.

ATHENS CO FLASH FLOOD WATCH UNTIL 8AM, SAT, 7/11, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Flash Flood Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 8AM SATURDAY, 7/11.

MORE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AGAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND LAST WELL INTO THE EVENING. WITH SATURATED GROUNDS AND MANY AREA STREAMS AND CREEKS RUNNING HIGH, THE POTENTIAL FOR FLASH FLOODING EXISTS.

PERSONS LIVING NEAR FLOOD PRONE AREAS SHOULD MONITOR CREEKS AND STREAMS, AND BE PREPARED TO MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND SHOULD FLOODING OCCUR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS CO 4PM TUE, 7/7 TO 10PM WED, 7/8, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Flash Flood Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 4 PM TUESDAY, 7/7 THROUGH 10 PM WEDNESDAY, 7/8

SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE IN COVERAGE LATE TODAY AND TONIGHT. ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL PERSIST ON WEDNESDAY AS A FRONT STALLS IN OUR VICINITY.

DUE TO THE RECENT ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND STORMS, THE GROUND IS WETTER THAN NORMAL. THAT ALLOWS FOR FASTER RUNOFF AND QUICKER RISES ON SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS. RAINS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES IN LESS THAN A FEW HOURS COULD CAUSE VULNERABLE STREAMS TO FLOOD. LOCAL RAIN AMOUNTS OF 2.5 INCHES OR MORE COULD CAUSE MORE SERIOUS FLASH FLOODING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THOSE LIVING ALONG FLOOD PRONE CREEKS, PLUS COUNTY AND STATE OFFICIALS SHOULD MONITOR WATER LEVELS FREQUENTLY DURING ANY HEAVIER SHOWERS. BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD WATER LEVELS RISE QUICKLY OR A FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS POSTED.

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The City of Nelsonville announces that all offices of the City will be closed, Friday, July 3, 2015 in observance of the 4th of July holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, July 6, 2015. The City of Nelsonville wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend and remember to drive safely if you are traveling.

20th Annual “THUNDER IN THE VALLEY, FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR” Schedule Set For Saturday, July 4th

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The final schedule of events for the 20th Annual “Thunder In The Valley”, 4th of July celebration fireworks has been completed. The day will start with The Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad Park and Ride Shuttle from the Railroad Depot to Hocking College will be leaving the Depot at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30. Cars can park at the Depot and the Rocky Shoe and Boot Outlet. There will be one shuttle after the fireworks returning to the depot. Cost for the shuttle is $4.00 per person.  Tickets are only available at the depot starting at 6:00 p.m. on July 4th.

At 8:00p.m. the public is invited to the Hocking College Campus to enjoy the evening. You can bring your own food or vendors will be available to sell you food and drink items. Local groups or persons interested in selling food or drinks may contact Mike Redecker at (740) 707-0824

As everyone settles in at 10:00p.m., the THUNDER IN THE VALLEY”, FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR will begin. This year’s display will be presented by the Nelsonville Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce has promised a 25 minute display of shells, to dazzle all the senses, and sure to get uhs and oohs from everyone viewing the display.

Fireworks will be launched from Hocking College. This year’s display will be accompanied by music simulcast by WXTQ, 105.5 FM. We are encouraging everyone to bring a radio and tune into the music so we can fill the hills with music and fireworks.

Parking is available at Hocking College, and plenty of seating is available on the fields and lots. No Parking will be permitted on Hocking Parkway or State Route 691. Alcoholic beverages and grills are not permitted on the Hocking College Campus. The show can be viewed from most areas of Nelsonville as it lights up the hills of Southeast Ohio.

We would like to invite people from all over the Nelsonville and Hocking Valley area to come and enjoy the 4th of July celebration.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 8PM TUE, 6/30, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 8PM TUESDAY, 6/30.

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.