Athens Co Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Sat, 7/23/22 at 6PM, stay alert for rapidly changing weather conditions!

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Athens County in effect until Saturday, July 23, at 6:00 PM. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today, with damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall being the primary threats.

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.

Nelsonville City Park installs new playground equipment with funding from ODNR, NatureWorks grant program

The City of Nelsonville announces the installation of new playground equipment at the Nelsonville City Park located on Watkins Street. The new equipment was purchased with funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, NatureWorks grant program. The Nelsonville City Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

REMEMBER, Nelsonville Aquatics Center twilight swim party, Fri, 7/22/22, 9PM to 11PM, admission $3 per person, information (740) 753-7003

Do not forget about the Nelsonville Aquatics Center twilight swim party tonight Friday, July 22, 2022, from 9:00PM until 11:00PM. Admission for the twilight swim party is $3.00 per person, season and individual passes are not valid during this special event. The public is invited to come out and enjoy an evening of swimming under the stars.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Aquatics Center at (740) 753-7003.

Nelsonville aquatic center swimming lessons CANCELED Mon, 7/18/22, thank you for your understanding

The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s aquatic center swimming lessons for today Monday, July 18, 2022, have been canceled.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Aquatics Center at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

Nelsonville aquatic center CLOSED Mon, 7/18/22, due to current or impending weather, thank you for your understanding

The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s aquatic center will be closed today Monday, July 18, 2022, due to current or impending weather.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but this closure is necessary for the safety of patrons and staff. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Aquatic Center at (740) 753-7003.

Athens Co Flood Watch in effect until Mon, 7/18/22, 8AM, be prepared to take action if weather conditions threaten

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in effect until Monday, July 18, 2022, at 08:00 AM.

* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could produce in excess of 2 inches of rainfall in a short period of time.

* WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and West Virginia.

* WHEN…Through Monday, July 18, 2022, at 08:00 AM.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Nelsonville aquatic center CLOSED Sun, 7/17/22, due to current or impending weather, thank you for your understanding

The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s aquatic center will be closed today Sunday, July 17, 2022, due to current or impending weather.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but this closure is necessary for the safety of patrons and staff. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Aquatic Center at (740) 753-7003.

Nelsonville aquatic center CLOSED Sat, 7/16/22, due to current or impending weather, thank you for your understanding

The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s aquatic center will be closed today Saturday, July 16, 2022, due to current or impending weather.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but this closure is necessary for the safety of patrons and staff. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Aquatic Center at (740) 753-7003.