Western Athens Co Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 745PM Fri, 3/3/23, 60 mph wind gusts, damage to roofs, siding, and trees

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Athens County until 745 PM. At 657 PM, a line of severe thunderstorms was located 8 miles west of Rutland, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include… Athens, Wellston, Nelsonville, Gallipolis, Glouster, Mcarthur, Rio Grande, Albany, Rutland, Lake Hope State Park, Gallia, Chauncey, Hamden, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Trimble, Zaleski, Vinton, Wilkesville and Adamsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Western Athens Co Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 5:30PM Fri, 3/3/23, 60 mph wind gusts, damage to roofs, siding, and trees

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Athens County until 530 PM. At 455 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Jackson, moving east at 65 mph.

 HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.

 SOURCE…Radar indicated.

 IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include… Athens, Jackson, Wellston, Nelsonville, Gallipolis, Glouster, Mcarthur, Oak Hill, Rio Grande, Albany, Rutland, Lake Hope State Park, Gallia, Chauncey, Hamden, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Coalton, Trimble and Zaleski.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Athens Co Wind Advisory 7AM, Fri, 3/326, until 7AM, Sat, 3/4/23, South winds 15 to 25mph, gusts to 50mph expected

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Athens County from 7:00AM, Friday, 3/3/23, until 7:00AM, Saturday, 3/4/23.

WHAT…South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

WHEN…From 7:00AM, Friday, 3/3/23, until 7:00AM, Saturday, 3/4/23.

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 Co Flood Watch from 4AM, Fri, 3/3/23, until 1AM, Sat, 3/4/23, be prepared to take action

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County from 4:00AM, Friday, 3/3/23, until 1:00AM, Saturday, 3/4/23.

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky and southeast Ohio, including the following counties, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter and Greenup. In southeast Ohio, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton, and Washington.

WHEN…From 4:00AM, Friday, 3/3/23, until 1:00AM, Saturday, 3/4/23.

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 DETAILShttp://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 Co WIND ADVISORY,1PM, Mon, 2/27/2023 until 1AM Tue, 2/28/2023, SW winds 15 to 25mph gusts up to 45mph

The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 1:00 PM, Monday, 2/27/2023 until 1:00 AM Tuesday, 2/28/2023.

WHAT…Southwest 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.

WHEN…From 1:00 PM, Monday, 2/27/2023 until 1:00 AM Tuesday, 2/28/2023.

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 Co Wind Advisory Thu, 2/9/23, 8AM to 10PM, SW winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected!

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Athens County Thursday, 2/9/23, from 8 AM until 10 PM.

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

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

WHEN… Thursday, 2/9/23, from 8 AM until 10 PM.

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 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY 9PM, Mon, 1/30/23 until 12PM, Tue, 1/31/23, slippery road and hazardous conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 9PM, Monday, 1/30/23 until 12PM, Tuesday, 1/31/23.

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

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

WHEN…From 9PM, Monday, 1/30/23 until 12PM, Tuesday, 1/31/23.

IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the 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.

SLICK SPOTS possible this evening due to a light wintry mix, use caution driving or walking and allow extra time to reach your destination

A light wintry mix will develop across portions of the area this evening as temperatures continue to gradually cool. Minor ice and snowfall accumulations may occur. While road temperatures are near or above freezing, slick spots will be possible on untreated and elevated surfaces. Use caution if driving or walking this evening and allow extra time to reach your destination.