Weather Advisory

Athens Co Heat Advisory extended until 8PM, Sat, 6/22/24, take precautions to stay safe from the heat

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The National Weather Service has extended the Heat Advisory in effect for our region until 8:00PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024.

WHAT…Heat index values up to the lower 100s.

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

WHEN…Extended until 8:00PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024.

IMPACTS…High temperatures and humidity may cause heat illnesses.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Heat stress increases with the number of consecutive hot days. While heat indices may be slightly lower this afternoon, values will rise a bit on Thursday, and a bit further on Friday.

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 when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Athens Co Heat Advisory, 11AM, Mon, 6/17until 8PM, Fri, 6/21/24, Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned area, stay out of sun, check up on relatives and neighbors

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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Athens County and surrounding areas from 11:00AM, Monday, June 17 until 8:00PM, Friday, June 21, 2024.

WHAT…Heat index values up to 103 expected.

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

WHEN…11:00AM, Monday, June 17 until 8:00PM, Friday, June 21, 2024.

IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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 when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

ATHENS CO TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 4AM, WED, 5/8/24, LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 4:00 AM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024.

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 Flood Watch, 2PM, Tue, 5/7/24, until 11AM, Thu, 5/9/24, flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County from 2:00PM, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, until 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 9, 2024.

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs and Vinton, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Boone, Cabell, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Putnam, Roane, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood.

WHEN…From 2:00PM, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, until 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 9, 2024.

IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

ATHENS COUNTY TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 12 MIDNIGHT, WED, 4/17/24, WATCH FOR RAPIDLY CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 12 MIDNIGHT, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024.

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 Wind Advisory until 7AM, Sat, 4/13/24, winds 10 to 20 mph, Secure outdoor objects

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The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Athens County until 7:00AM, Saturday, April 13, 2024.

WHAT…West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph.

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

WHEN…Until 7:00AM, Saturday, April 13, 2024.

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be careful to avoid areas where tree damage occurred from recent storms as they will be more susceptible to falling.

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

Athens Co TORNADO WATCH until 9PM, Thu, 4/11/24, watch for rapidly changing weather conditions

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 9:00PM, THURSDAY, 4/11/24.

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 Flood Watch from 2PM, Thu, 4/11/24 until 2AM, Fri, 4/12/24, watch for rapidly changing weather conditions

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County from 2:00PM, Thursday, 4/11/24 until 2:00AM, Friday.

WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio, and West Virginia.

WHEN…From 2:00PM, Thursday, 4/11/24 until 2:00AM, Friday.

IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

ATHENS CO TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 2AM, WED, 4/3/24, WATCHFOR RAPIDLY CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 2:00AM, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024.

THUNDERSTORMS WIL MOVE EASTWARD INTO THE REGION OVER THE NEXT FEW HOURS AS A COLD FRONTAPPROACHES. THE STRONGEST STORMS WILL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAIL AND TORNADOES. STAY WEATHER AWARE INTO THE EVENING!

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 Flood Watch from 2AM, Mon, 4/1/24, until 10PM, Tue, 4/2/24, watch for rapidly changing weather conditions

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County in effect from Monday, April 1, 2024, at 2:00 AM until Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 10:00 PM.

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and West Virginia.

WHEN…From Monday, April 1, 2024, at 2:00 AM until Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 10:00 PM.

IMPACTS…Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. The prolonged heavy rain could also cause river flooding.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.