SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT FOR ATHENS COUNTY, SUNDAY 3/14/2021 – The combination of low relative humidity, above normal temperatures, and gusty winds will create an elevated risk for wildfires this afternoon and evening.
Open burning of any type is considered extremely dangerous at this time. Be careful of heat and sparks while operating any equipment and avoid smoking in wildland areas.
Ohio law prohibits burning in the spring from 6AM to 6PM, March 1st through May 31st.
Athens County elevated risk of wildfires this afternoon and early evening, Wednesday, 03/10/2021.
The combination of low relative humidity, above normal temperatures, and gusty winds will create an elevated risk for wildfires this afternoon and evening.
Open burning of any type is considered extremely dangerous at this time. Be careful of heat and sparks while operating any equipment and avoid smoking in wildland areas.
Ohio State Law prohibits burning in the spring from 6 AM to 6 PM March 1st through May 31st.
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a FLOOD WARNING for Athens County Until 5:00 PM, Sunday, 2/28/2021.
At 11:24 AM, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain occurring across the area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen and water levels will rise throughout this afternoon.
Some locations that will experience flooding include Athens, Nelsonville, Glouster, and Albany.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
2/19/2021, 12:30PM – The snow emergency for Athens County has been canceled. Please drive carefully some hazardous road conditions may still exist in remote areas of the county.
2/18/2021, 12:15 PM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
2/17/2021, 11:50 PM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution!
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 7:00PM, Wednesday, 2/17/2021 until 5:00AM, Friday, 2/19/2021.
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.
2/17/2021, 8:45 AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH from 7:00PM, Wednesday, 2/17/2021 until 7:00AM, Friday, 2/19/2021.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
2/16/2021, 6:00 AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution!
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