ATHENS CO TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 9PM, TUE 10/7/14, WATCH FOR RAPIDLY CHANGING CONDITIONS, SEEK SHELTER IF NEEDED!

Tornado Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 9PM TONIGHT, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014. WATCH FOR RAPIDLY CAHNGING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND BE PREPAIRED TO SEEK SHELTER IF NEEDED.

REMEMBER, A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES AND 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.

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

Driving Abilities Change as we Age, Learn How To Recognize and Discuss Changes in Your Older loved One’s Driving

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Getting older does not necessarily mean a person’s driving days are over. But it is important to plan ahead and take steps to ensure the safety of your loved ones on the road. NHTSA offers free materials to help you learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in your older loved one’s driving.

If you think you need to have a conversation with an older driver about his or her driving abilities, remember that many older drivers look at driving as a form of independence. Bringing up the subject of their driving abilities can make some drivers defensive. So, be prepared with your observations and questions, and – if necessary – provide possible transportation alternatives.

Answering the following questions may help you decide if you need to initiate a conversation with an older driver about driving safely:

  • Getting lost on routes that should be familiar?
  • Noticing new dents or scratches to the vehicle?
  • Receiving a ticket for a driving violation?
  • Experiencing a near miss or crash recently?
  • Being advised to limit/stop driving due to a health reason?
  • Overwhelmed by road signs and markings while driving?
  • Taking any medication that might affect driving safely?
  • Speeding or driving too slowly for no reason?
  • Suffering of any illnesses that may affect driving skills?

FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO, SUN 10/5 FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM

Frost Advisory

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FROST ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM SUNDAY 10/5.

  • TEMPERATURES – LOWS IN THE LOW TO MID 30S.
  • TIMING – EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
  • CONFIDENCE – MEDIUM, WINDS MAY BE STRONG ENOUGH TO KEEP FROST AWAY BUT TEMPERATURES WILL BE WELL BELOW THE TYPICAL CALM WIND CONDITIONS THAT USUALLY FORM FROST.
  • IMPACTS – FROST COULD KILL SENSITIVE VEGETATION IF NOT PROTECTED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A FROST ADVISORY MEANS THAT FROST IS POSSIBLE. SENSITIVE OUTDOOR PLANTS MAY BE KILLED IF LEFT UNCOVERED. TAKE PRECAUTION AND COVER YOUR PLANTS.