Weather Advisory

Athens Co Flood Watch from 7PM, Wed, 1/24/24, until 4AM, Fri, 1/26/24, melting snow and rain may result in flooding

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County in effect from Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM until Friday, January 26, 2024, at 4:00 AM.

WHAT – A combination of melting snow and rain may result in flooding of area creeks and streams. Ice jams on area rivers may also produce flooding.

WHERE – A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton, and Washington.

WHEN – From Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM until Friday, January 26, 2024, at 4:00 AM.

IMPACTS – Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Rainfall will overspread the area Wednesday afternoon and continue into Thursday with 1 to 1.25 inches possible by Friday morning. In combination with melting snow, this will allow for strong rises on creeks and streams, particularly along Symmes Creek, Duck Creek, and the Little Muskingum River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Water levels around ice jams are notoriously unpredictable and can change quickly with little or no warning. Anyone living or recreating near the river should pay close attention over the next few days and prepare for additional changes in water levels. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Athens Co Winter Weather Advisory Tue, 1/23/24, 1AM until 10AM, freezing rain expected, use caution while traveling

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 1:00 AM until 10:00 AM.

WHAT – Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze.

WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio.

WHEN – Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 1:00 AM until 10:00 AM.

IMPACTS – Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Any freezing rain should transition to all rain after 10 AM as temperatures rise above freezing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

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

Athens Co Winter Weather Advisory from 7PM, Thu, 1/18/24, until 1AM, Sat, 1/20/24, 1 to 3 inches of snow expected

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The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisory for Athens County from 7:00 PM, Thursday, 1/18/24, until 1:00 AM, Saturday, 1/20/24.

WHAT – Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

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

WHEN – From 7:00 PM, Thursday, 1/18/24, until 1:00 AM, Saturday, 1/20/24.

IMPACTS – Plan for slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.

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

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

Athens Co WIND CHILL ADVISORY from 1AM until 11AM, Wed, 1/17/24, wind chills as low as 15 below zero

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The National Weather Service has issued a WIND CHILL ADVISORY for Athens County from 1:00AM until 11:00AM, Wednesday, 1/17/2024.

WHAT – Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero.

WHERE – Perry, Morgan, Athens, Washington, and Meigs Counties.

WHEN – From 1:00AM until 11:00AM, Wednesday, 1/17/2024.

IMPACTS – The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Athens Co Wind Advisory from 4PM, 1/12/24, until 8AM 1/13/24, expect 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 from 4:00PM, January 12, 2024, until 8:00AM, Saturday, January 13, 2024.

WHAT – Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

WHEN – From 4:00PM, January 12, 2024, until 8:00AM, Saturday, January 13, 2024.

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 County Wind Advisory from 7PM, Tue, 1/9/24 until 1PM, Wed, 1/10/24, expect SW winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph

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The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 7:00PM, Tuesday, 1/9/2024 until 1:00PM, Wednesday, 1/10/2024.

WHAT – Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

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

WHEN – From 7:00PM, Tuesday, 1/9/2024 until 1:00PM, Wednesday, 1/10/2024.

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.

National Weather Service Special Weather Statement, Enhanced Fire Danger Today, Tue, 11/14/2023, very low humidities and dry conditions across the region elevate fire danger.

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Very low humidities this afternoon, along with ongoing dry conditions will lead to an elevated fire danger risk today, Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Humidity values will drop as low as 15 to 20 percent in the southern coalfields of West Virginia and Virginia and as low as 20 to 30 percent in other parts of the Central Appalachians. Winds will be from the north to northeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.

This combination of gusty winds and lower relative humidity will bring an increased threat of wildfire activity today, Mon, 11/6/2023.

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Relative Humidity values will lower to between 28 to 35 percent through early this afternoon, before gradually recovering through early this evening. Light southwest winds will increase from 8 to 12 mph, with gusts of around 20 mph this afternoon. This combination of gusty winds and lower relative humidity will bring an increased threat of wildfire activity today, Monday, November 6, 2023.

THE FALL FIRE SEASON FOR THE STATE OF OHIO IS DURING THE MONTHS OF OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER. FROM OCTOBER 1ST THROUGH NOVEMBER 30TH, ALL OUTDOOR BURNING IS PROHIBITED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6AM AND 6PM. FALL IS A DANGEROUS TIME FOR FOREST FIRES IN OHIO AS OFTEN WARM, AND SOMETIMES DRY AND WINDY WEATHER, COMBINES WITH FALLEN LEAVES AND DYING DEBRIS, TO CREATE AN ENHANCED FIRE DANGER.

ALL BURNING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6AM AND 6PM, OR UNDER EXTREMELY DRY OR WINDY CONDITIONS, SHOULD BE AVOIDED. WHEN BURNING DEBRIS, SUPERVISE ALL FIRES UNTIL THEY ARE COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED, KEEP A RAKE, SHOVEL, AND A WATER SOURCE SUCH AS A HOSE NEARBY IN CASE THE FIRE DOES ESCAPE. ALSO, CREATE A 10 FOOT PERIMETER AROUND THE FIRE SO THAT IT DOES NOT SPREAD AWAY FROM YOU. IN ADDITION, CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED TO PREVENT FIRES, SUCH AS AVOIDING SMOKING OUTDOORS IN FIRE PRONE AREAS, TAKING CARE TO PREVENT SPARKS FROM EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY FROM TRIGGERING FIRE STARTS, AND EDUCATING CHILDREN ABOUT THE DANGERS OF PLAYING WITH FIRE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OHIO FIRE LAWS CONTACT THE OHIO DIVISION OF FORESTRY OR YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.

IF A FIRE DOES ESCAPE FROM YOU, CALL 9-1-1.

Athens Co FROST ADVISORY for Wed, 10/11/23, from 3AM until 8AM, temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation

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The National Weather Service has issued a FROST ADVISORY for Athens County for Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 3:00AM until 8:00AM.

WHAT…Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation.

WHERE…Perry, Morgan, Athens, Washington, Jackson OH, Vinton, Meigs and Gallia Counties.

WHEN… Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 3:00AM until 8:00AM.

IMPACTS…Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Athens Co FROST ADVISORY Tue, 10/10/23, from 3AM until 9AM, Temps as low as 35 will result in frost formation, could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation

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The National Weather Service has issued a FROST ADVISORY for Athens County for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 3:00AM until 9:00AM.

WHAT…Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation.

WHERE…Perry, Morgan, Athens and Vinton Counties.

WHEN…Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 3:00AM until 9:00AM.

IMPACTS…Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.