Weather Advisory

Athens Co Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7AM, Thu, 4/3/2025, be alert for rapidly changing weather conditions!

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Athens County in effect until 7:00AM, Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for 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. Severe Thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce Tornadoes.

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, Thu, 4/3/2025, until 8AM Sun, 4/6/2025, flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County in effect from 2:00AM, Thursday, April 3, 2025, until 8:00AM Sunday, April 6, 2025.

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington.

* WHEN…From 2:00AM, Thursday, April 3, 2025, until 8:00AM Sunday, April 6, 2025.

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

NW Athens County Severe Thunderstorm WARNING in effect until Sun, 3/30/2025, at 11:45PM, seek shelter if threatened by severe weather!

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Athens County until 11:45PM Sunday, March 30, 2025.

At 10:52 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Bremen to 10 miles southwest of Hocking Hills State Park, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include… Chauncey, Nelsonville, Trimble, Glouster, Jacksonville, The Plains, Buchtel, and Burr Oak State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Athens County Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until Mon, 3/31/2025 at 3AM, watch for rapidly changing weather conditions!

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Athens County until Monday, March 31, 2025, at 3:00AM.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for 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. Severe Thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce Tornadoes.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, local TV, radio or your cable television provider for later statements and possible warnings.

Athens Co Fire Weather Watch, Wed, 3/19/2025, 11AM until 10PM, Dry conditions, gusty winds will create an enhanced risk for wildfire ignition and spread

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The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Athens County in effect for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM. Dry conditions and gusty winds will create an enhanced risk for wildfire ignition and spread.

Timing…Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM.

Winds…South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Relative Humidity…As low as 15 percent.

Temperatures…Up to 80 to 85 degrees.

Impacts…Enhanced risk of wildfire ignition and spread.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

ATHENS CO TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 4PM, SUN, 3/16/25, WATCH FOR RAPIDLY CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY FORATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 4:00 PM, SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025.

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 Winter Weather Advisory until 7PM, Sun, 2/16/25, 1 to inches snow, winds gusting to 40mph, plan on slippery road conditions

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect until 7:00PM, Sunday, February 16, 2025.

WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

WHEN…Until 7:00PM, Sunday, February 16, 2025.

IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wrap around snow showers and strong gusty winds will produce quick reduction in visibility along with slippery roads while driving this afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5-1-1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state.

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

Athens Co Flood Watch from 7AM, Sat, 2/15/2025 until 1AM, Mon, 2/17/25, Flooding possible caused by excessive rainfall

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County in effect from 7:00AM, Saturday, February 15 until 1:00AM, Monday, February 17, 2025.

WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

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

WHEN…From 7:00AM, Saturday, February 15 until 1:00AM, Monday, February 17, 2025.

IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding is possible.

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.

The saturated ground has produced conditions ripe for landslides and debris flows on steep slopes around the area. Residents with homes on or at the base of hillsides should watch for trees leaning in unusual orientations, water and mud seepage where not expected and other signs of potential ground movement.

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