The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s aquatic center will be closed today Sunday, July 31, 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 Aquatics Center at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.
The City of Nelsonville announces that Destiguer Street from East Canal Street to Patton Street will be closed to traffic daily from Monday, August 1, 2022, until Friday, August 5, 2022, 7:00AM until 6:00PM. The roadway is being closed to replace natural gas lines as part of the natural gas line replacement project. Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 1, 2022, at 6:30 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and vote on special audit findings. Discuss and vote on Baird Brothers Foundation donation legislation and appropriations.
The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The Nelsonville Fire Department has reopened John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive, from and including, both East and West bound US Route 33 exit #182 ramps to and including the roundabout at West Washington Street after containing a diesel fuel spill. A private cleanup contractor will be working in the area removing the diesel fuel spill cleanup agent. Please drive with caution in the area try to avoid this area and use an alternate route.
The Nelsonville Fire Department has closed John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive, from and including, both East and West bound US Route 33 exit #182 ramps to and including the roundabout at West Washington Street due to a diesel fuel spill. Firefighters are currently working on the roadway removing the diesel fuel spill to make it safe for vehicles to travel. Access to the Ohio Health Urgent Care Center will be maintained. Please follow the directions of public safety forces and avoid this area and use an alternate route.
The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s aquatic center will be closed today Wednesday, July 27, 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 Aquatics Center at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.
The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s aquatic center closed at 1:00PM, today Tuesday, July 26, 2022, due to low attendance and 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 Aquatics Center at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Athens County in effect from Sunday, July 24, 2022, from 12:00 PM until Sunday, July 24, 2022, at 8:00 PM.
*WHAT…Heat index values up to the lower 100s expected.
* WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia.
* WHEN… Sunday, July 24, 2022, from 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Unlike Saturday, the heat is not likely to be interrupted by thunderstorms today.
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.
The City of Nelsonville announces that High Street is closed to traffic from Campbell Street to Grosvenor Street due to storm debris in electric lines. The roadway will remain closed until crews can remove the debris. Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Athens County until 2:30 PM. At 1:46 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Albany, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include… Athens, Nelsonville, Glouster, Albany, Coolville, Chauncey, and Buchtel.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
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