Weather Advisory

Athens Co WINTER STORM WARNING from 7PM, Fri, 3/11/22 until 3PM, Sat, 3/12/22, 4 to 6 inches heavy snow expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING for Athens County in effect from 7:00 PM, Friday, March 11, 2022 until 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 12, 2022.

  • WHAT – Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and central, northern and western West Virginia.
  • WHEN – From 7:00 PM, Friday, March 11, 2022 until 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 12, 2022.
  • IMPACTS – Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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Athens Co WINTER STORM WATCH from 7PM, Fri, 3/11/22 until 3PM, Sat, 3/12/22, watch for changing weather conditions

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Athens County in effect from Friday, March 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM until Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM.

  • WHAT – Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and central, northern and western West Virginia.
  • WHEN – From Friday, March 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM until Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM.
  • IMPACTS – Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

ATHENS CO FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1PM, MON, 3/7/22, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for Athens County in effect until 1:00 PM, Monday, March 7, 2022.

  • WHAT – Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
  • WHERE – Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and West Virginia, including the following counties, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs and Vinton. In West Virginia, Cabell, Jackson WV, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam, Roane, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
  • WHEN – Until 1:00 PM, Monday, March 7, 2022.
  • IMPACTS – Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  • 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 FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6AM TUE, 2/22/22, UNTIL 6AM WED, 2/23/22, FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM EXCESSIVE RAINFALL

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The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for Athens County in effect from 6:00AM Tuesday, February 22, 2022, until 6:00AM February 23, 2022.

  • WHAT-Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
  • WHERE-Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and West Virginia, including the following counties, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington. In West Virginia, Cabell, Jackson WV, Lincoln, Mason, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
  • WHEN-From 6:00AM Tuesday, February 22, 2022, until 6:00AM February 23, 2022.
  • IMPACTS-Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS-A wave of low pressure will bring persistent rainfall to an already soggy middle Ohio Valley from early Tuesday morning through Tuesday night. This could cause flooding of urban and other poor drainage and low-lying areas, along with rises on streams and rivers, which were still running high from rainfall late last week. 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 FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4PM FRI, 2/18/22, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN ON FLOODED ROADS!

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The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WARNING for Athens County until 4:00PM Friday, 2/18/22.

  • WHAT-Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • WHERE-A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington.
  • WHEN-Until 4:00PM Friday, 2/18/22.
  • IMPACTS-Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS-At 709 AM, Doppler radar indicated between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Department of Highways reports numerous road closures due to flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include Athens, Jackson, Nelsonville, New Lexington, Glouster, McArthur, Oak Hill, Somerset, and Rio Grande.  – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS-Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

ATHENS CO WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THU 2/17/22 FROM 2PM, TO 11PM WINDS 10 TO 20MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50MPH EXPECTED

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The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY for Athens County in effect Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 11:00 PM.

  • WHAT-Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  • expected.
  • WHERE-Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia.
  • WHEN– Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 11:00 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 Co FLOOD WATCH, 4PM, Thu, 2/17/22 until 4AM, Fri, 2/18/22, Flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible

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The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for Athens County in effect from 4:00PM, Thursday, 2/17/22 until 4:00AM, Friday, 2/18/22

  • WHAT-Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
  • WHERE-A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington.
  • WHEN-From 4:00PM, Thursday, 2/17/22 until 4:00AM, Friday, 2/18/22.
  • 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-A cold front will stall over central Ohio on Thursday as a wave moves along the front. The front will slide eastward Thursday night. This will provide 1 to 2 inches of rainfall which may result in flooding. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood