Nelsonville City Council special meeting Mon, 8/23/21, 7:00PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special Council meeting on Monday, August 23, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to consider adoption of a resolution appointing attorneys of Reminger Co., L.P.A., as special prosecutor to prosecute the pending removal proceedings, as well as any reviews thereof, of councilmember Gregory Smith.

The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ox7Z0swcmnPcJ19eizPww/featured). The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville boil order N Harper St/ Walnut to end of N Harper, High St/ Second to N Harper, Ashton Ave, Cherry St

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The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for North Harper Street from Walnut Street to the end of North Harper Street, High Street from Second Street to North Harper Street, Ashton Avenue, and Cherry Street. The reason for this Boil Order was to repair a leak on the mainline.

When a boil order is in effect, we ask those affected to boil their drinking and cooking water for three minutes before being consumed.

This Boil Order is in effect until further notice, unless notified otherwise.

FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Northern Athens Co until 12:30PM, Wed, 8/818/21, seek shelter or higher ground if threatened

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northern Athens County until 12:30PM, Wednesday, 8/18/2021.

At 6:30 AM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  • HAZARD, Flash flooding caused by repetitive numerous showers.
  • SOURCE, Radar.
  • IMPACT, Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Nelsonville, Glouster, Chauncey, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Trimble, Amesville, Burr Oak State Park and The Plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report Severe Weather 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.

Athens Co FLASH FLOOD WATCH, 8PM Tue, 8/17/21 to 12PM Wed, 8/18/21, monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action

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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.

Nelsonville holding 2 committee meetings Tue, 8/17/21. 6PM, Street, 6:30PM, 7PM Finance

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The City of Nelsonville will be holding two (2) committee meetings on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at City Hall.  Citizens comments may be Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Tuesday August 17, 2021. The meetings may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ox7Z0swcmnPcJ19eizPww/featured).

6PM, Street Committee. The meeting is being held to discuss,

  • Short street and a grant opportunity

7PM, Finance Committee. The meeting is being held to discuss City finances.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

ATHENS CO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 11PM, FRI, 8/13/21, WATCH FOR RAPIDLY CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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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.

Athens County HEAT ADVISORY, Thu, 8/12/21, 12noon until 8PM, high temperatures and humidity may cause heat illnesses

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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.