April 2020

Athens Co Wind Advisory Monday, April 13, 2020 from 6AM until 8PM, SW winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph

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The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Athens County Monday, April 13, 2020 from 6AM until 8PM.

  • WHAT – Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, northeast Kentucky and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern and western West Virginia.
  • WHEN – Monday, April 13, 2020 from 6AM until 8PM.
  • IMPACTS – Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Athens Co High Wind Watch Mon, 4/13/2020, 6AM to 8PM, SW winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 58 mph possible

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for Athens County for Monday, April 13, 2020 from 6:00AM until 8:00PM.

  • WHAT – Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 58 mph possible.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, northeast Kentucky and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern and western West Virginia.
  • WHEN – Monday, April 13, 2020 from 6:00AM until 8:00PM.
  • IMPACTS – Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Thunderstorms may also occur during the watch period, with brief enhanced wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

VIRTUAL Nelsonville City Council meeting Mon, 4/13/2020, 7PM on Facebook, City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity

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Due to social distancing recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19, Nelsonville City Council will be meeting in regular session Monday, April 13, 2020 at 7PM via a virtual meeting. The public may not attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be live streamed from the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page, (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity). Citizens comments and business and organizational comments may be made to council by Emailing them to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com, no later than 12PM Monday, April 13, 2020. The public is invited and encouraged to attend virtually online.

Nelsonville boil order for all of Mill Street, in effect until further notice

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The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for all of Mill Street.

The Boil Order has been issued due to a repair for 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.

Nelsonville boil order CANCELED for Burr Oak Blvd, Blair Ct, Runyan Dr, Sylvania Ave, Carbon Hill Buchtel Rd, Sandy Ln, Bessemer Rd, Conner Rd, Village of Buchtel

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The City of Nelsonville Water Department has canceled the boil order for Burr Oak Boulevard from Crihfield Drive to Buchtel, Blair Court, Runyan Drive, Sylvania Avenue, Carbon Hill Buchtel Road from Bessemer Road to Sandy Lane, Sandy Lane, Bessemer Road, Conner Road and The Village of Buchtel.

We would like to thank those affected by this incident for their patience and understanding.

Nelsonville Mayor’s Court continuing all matters until Wed, 5/13/2020 at 6PM, if you have questions call 740-753-5692

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The City of Nelsonville Mayor’s Court will be continuing all matters now pending before the court until Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing recommendations. Please contact the Mayors Court Clerk at 740-753-5692 if you have any questions. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this crisis.

ATHENS CO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING UNTIL 1AM THU, 4/9/2020, SEEK SHELTER IF THREATENING WEATHER APPROACHES!

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Athens County until 1:00AM Thursday, 4/9/2020.

At 12:22AM, a line of severe thunderstorms was located just west of warned counties. Another separate severe thunderstorm is northwest of Meigs County. All storms are moving east at 45 mph.

  • HAZARD – 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
  • SOURCE – Radar indicated.
  • IMPACT – Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 4:00AM for southeastern Ohio and western and northwestern West Virginia.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

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 TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 4AM THU, 4/9/2020, WATCH FOR RAPIDLY CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 4:00AM THURSDAY, 4/9/2020.

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.

Nelsonville Pleasantview Ave closed, Mon, 4/13/2020 to Fri, 4/17/2020, 7AM to 6PM, follow detour use alternate route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that Pleasantview Avenue will be closed from Fort Street to Scott Street, Monday, April 13, 2020 and Friday, April 17, 2020.  The roadway will be closed each day from 7:00AM until 6:00PM. Traffic will be detoured onto Scott Street. Flaggers will be at each end of Scott Street and detour the traffic around Pleasantview Avenue on Scott Street during work hours. Pleasantview Avenue will be open to traffic during non-work hours.

The roadway is being closed for an R&R Pipeline gas line repair project, weather permitting.  Please use an alternate route.