City of Nelsonville, Ohio Information Blog

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 12/9/2024, 7PM in Council Chambers, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025nelsonvillecity

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. at the beginning of the meeting the council intends to hold an executive session.

Citizens’ comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, January 27, 2025. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public are invited and encouraged to attend.

Athens Co Cold Weather Advisory from 7PM, Tue, 1/21/25, until 10AM, Wed, 1/22/25, wind chills as low as 7 below expected

January 21, 2025nelsonvillecity

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect from 7:00PM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, until 10:00AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

* WHAT – Very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected.

* WHERE – Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio including Athens County, and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 7:00PM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, until 10:00AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

* IMPACTS – The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Be sure you and your loved one’s dress appropriately and cover exposed skin if venturing outdoors.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Facebook and Twitter pages.

1/20/2025, 2:12PM – Athens Co snow emergency canceled, drive carefully some hazardous conditions may still exist in remote areas of the county

January 20, 2025nelsonvillecity

1/20/2025, 2:12PM – The snow emergency for Athens County has been canceled. Please drive carefully some hazardous road conditions may still exist in remote areas of the county.

Athens Co Cold Weather Advisory from 3PM, Mon, 1/20/25, until 11AM, Tue 1/21/25, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected

January 20, 2025nelsonvillecity

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect from 3:00PM, Monday, January 20, 2025, until 11:00AM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

* WHAT – Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected.

* WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio including Athens County and central and northern West

Virginia.

* WHEN – From 3:00PM, Monday, January 20, 2025, until 11:00AM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

* IMPACTS – The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Be sure you and your loved one’s dress appropriately and cover exposed skin if venturing outdoors.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Facebook and Twitter pages.

Athens Co Cold Weather Advisory in effect from 1AM until 9AM, Wed, 1/22/25, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected

January 20, 2025nelsonvillecity

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect from 1:00 AM until 9:00 AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

* WHAT – Very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected.

* WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio including Athens County and central and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN – From 1:00 AM until 9:00 AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

* IMPACTS – The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Be sure you and your loved one’s dress appropriately and cover exposed skin if venturing outdoors.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Facebook and Twitter pages.

1/19/2025, 2:10PM – Athens Co LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. roadways hazardous, blowing, drifting snows, icy, drive very cautiously!

January 20, 2025nelsonvillecity

1/19/2025, 2:10PM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.

1/19/2025, 10:50AM – Athens Co LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY, roads hazardous, travel only if needed, use extreme caution!

January 19, 2025nelsonvillecity

1/19/2025, 10:50AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution!

1/19/2025, 7:45AM – Athens Co LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. roadways hazardous, blowing, drifting snows, icy, drive very cautiously!

January 19, 2025nelsonvillecity

1/19/2025, 7:45AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.

Greater Works and Nelsonville First Christian Church overnight emergency warming shelter, 200 Fort St, Nelsonville, open Sun, 1/19/25, through Wed, 1/22/25, 5PM to 10AM each day

January 17, 2025nelsonvillecity

The City of Nelsonville announces that Greater Works and the Nelsonville First Christian Church will be opening an overnight emergency warming shelter at the church located at 200 Fort Street in Nelsonville. The overnight emergency warming shelter will be open Sunday, January 19, 2025, through Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 5:00PM to 10:00AM each day.

The National Weather Service predicts more hazardous conditions in the coming days, with potential for more snow, and dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible. They have issued an Extreme Cold Watch in effect from 4:00 AM, Monday, January 20, 2025, until 12:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Athens Co Extreme Cold Watch from 4AM, Mon, 1/20/25, until 12PM, Wed, 1/22/25, dangerously cold wind chills as low as -15 possible

January 17, 2025nelsonvillecity

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Watch in effect from 4:00 AM, Monday, January 20, 2025, until 12:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible.

* WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia.

* WHEN… 4:00 AM, Monday, January 20, 2025, until 12:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The coldest period is most likely Monday morning.

* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Facebook and Twitter pages.