The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for Athens county until midnight Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for Severe Thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People 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.

The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY for Athens County in effect for Monday, March 16, 2026, from midnight until 11:00 AM.

WHAT…South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. Including Athens County.

WHEN… Monday, March 16, 2026, from midnight until 11:00 AM.

IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down, and scattered power outages may result.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The strongest winds are expected just ahead of, coincident with, and just behind the cold front.

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

The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY for Athens County in effect Friday, March 13, 2026, from 8:00AM until 8:00PM.

WHAT…Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. This includes Athens County.

WHEN… Friday, March 13, 2026, from 8:00AM until 8:00PM.

IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down, and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

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

The National Weather Service has issued a SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT. Gusty winds of 35 to 40 mph are expected this afternoon 3/11/2026, with isolated gusts more than 45 mph possible. Higher wind gusts could occur within thunderstorms.

These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution when driving this afternoon, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026.

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.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8:00PM, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026.

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.

The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect Monday, March 2, 2026, from 4:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze to a few hundredths of an inch.

WHERE…Portions of the middle Ohio Valley and central West Virginia, including Athens County.

WHEN… Monday, March 2, 2026, from 4:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan for slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of falling and injury.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5-1-1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state.

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