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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ATHENS CO, 7AM THUR 1/2 TO 1 AM FRI 1/3, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Winter Weather Advisory

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW WHICH IS IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 7 AM THURSDAY 1/2 TO 1 AM FRIDAY 1/3.

HAZARD TYPES – SNOW

SNOW ACCUMULATIONS – MOSTLY IN THE 1 TO 3 INCH RANGE

TIMING – SNOW OR A MIXTURE OF LIGHT RAIN AND SNOW SHOULD DEVELOP THURSDAY MORNING, BECOMING ALL SNOW THROUGHOUT THE AREA THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

IMPACTS – UNTREATED SURFACES COULD BECOME SNOW OR ICE COVERED, ESPECIALLY LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

PLEASE REPORT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE 800-401-9535, WHEN YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY.  THIS PHONE NUMBER IS TO BE USED FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY.

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

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/RLX.

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Alert Athens Co

Are you looking for that last minute gift for a friend or family member?  Why not get them signed up for ALERT ATHENS COUNTY, so they will always be notified of emergency weather, road closures, and local hazards.  Just send your friend or family member the link below to our sign up portal and they are on their way to receiving alerts.  Alert Athens County is gift that will keep on giving year round by keeping you and your friends and family aware of emergencies and hazardous conditions around Athens County and your community.

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Athens Co roads CLOSED, FLOODING! Co Rd 4, Glenn Ebon, Co Rd 24, Harmony, Co Rd 58, Frost, Co Rd 109, Beebe!

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Athens Co Road Closed Flooding

Flooding and has closed the following Athens County roads;

  • County Road 4, Glenn Ebon Road, US Route 33 to the Hocking River
  • Sections of County Road 24, Harmony Road
  • Sections of County Road 58, Frost Road
  • Sections of County Road 109, Beebe Road

Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!!  Please avoid these areas.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 7 AM SUN, 12/22, 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 7 AM, SUNDAY, 12/22.

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.

PLEASE REPORT HAIL OR STRONG WIND TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE, 800-401-9535, WHEN YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY.

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

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 215 AM SUN, 12/22, SEEK SHELTER!

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 215 AM, SUNDAY, 12/22.

AT 119 AM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH.  THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM GLOUSTER TO RIO GRANDE TO 6 MILES WEST OF YATESVILLE LAKE STATE PARK, MOVING EAST AT 60 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
VERY HEAVY RAIN WILL ALSO FALL FROM THIS LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND WILL CAUSE WATER TO POND ON ROADS AND QUICKLY FILL ROADSIDE DITCHES AND SMALL STREAMS.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM SUNDAY MORNING FOR CENTRAL KENTUCKY AND SOUTHEAST OHIO AND CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA.

PLEASE REPORT HAIL OR STRONG WIND TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE, 800-401-9535, WHEN YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY.

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

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 6 AM SUN, 12/22, WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY, 12/22.

Wind Advisory

WINDS – SOUTH 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH, ESPECIALLY ASSOCIATED WITH HEAVIER SHOWERS AND POSSIBLY A THUNDERSTORM.

TIMING – MAINLY BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 6 AM SUNDAY MORNING.

IMPACTS – STRONG WINDS COULD CAUSE TREE DAMAGE, POWER FLUCTUATIONS OR EVEN OUTAGES AND PERHAPS BLOCKING OF ROADS FROM DEBRIS.  CONSTRUCTION SITES ARE VULNERABLE LOCATIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.