Weather Advisory

Athens Co TORNADO WATCH until 8PM, Sat, 3/7/2026, watch for rapidly changing weather conditions

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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.

Athens Co WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect for Mon, 03/02/2026, from 4AM until 12PM, snow and sleet accumulations up to one to two inches and ice accumulations

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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.

Athens County DENSE FOG ADVISORY from 10PM, Sunday, February 15, 2026, until 10AM, Monday, February 16, 2026, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog

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The National Weather Service has issued a DENSE FOG ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 10:00 PM, Sunday, February 15, 2026, until 10:00 AM, Monday, February 16, 2026.

WHAT…Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

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

WHEN…From 10:00 PM, Sunday, February 15, 2026, until 10:00 AM, Monday, February 16, 2026.

IMPACTS…Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Athens County COLD WEATHER ADVISORY Sat, 2/7/26, 1AM until 1PM, wind chills as low as 14 below expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a COLD WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 1:00 AM until 1:00 PM

WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected.

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

WHEN… Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 1:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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

Athens Co WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY 7AM, Fri, 2/6/26, until 1AM, Sat, 2/7/26, snow expected with accumulation up to two inches

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 7:00 AM, Friday, February 6, 2026, until 1:00 AM, Saturday, February 7, 2026.

WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulation up to two inches.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky and southeast Ohio, including Athens County.

WHEN…From 7:00 AM, Friday, February 6, 2026, until 1:00 AM, Saturday, February 7, 2026.

IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.

Athens Co WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY, Tue, 2/3/26, from 7AM until 10PM, 1 and 3 inches of snow expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM.

WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulation between 1 and 3 inches.

WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio and northern West Virginia, including Athens County.

WHEN… Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM.

IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.

Athens Co COLD WEATHER ADVISORY from 7PM, Sat, 1/31/26, until 11AM, Sun, 2/1/26, wind chills as low as 10 below expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a COLD WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 7:00 PM, Saturday, January 31, 2026, until 11:00 AM, Sunday, February 1, 2026.

WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.

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

WHEN… 7:00 PM, Saturday, January 31, 2026, until 11:00 AM, Sunday, February 1, 2026.

IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin, as well as hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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

Athens Co COLD WEATHER ADVISORY from 7PM, Fri, 1/30/26, until 11AM, Sat, 1/31/26, wind chills as low as 11 below expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a COLD WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 7:00 PM, Friday, January 30, 2026, until 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 31, 2026.

WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected.

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

WHEN…From 7:00 PM, Friday, January 30, 2026, until 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 31, 2026.

IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

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