Weather Advisory

Athens Co High Wind Watch Mon, 4/13/2020, 6AM to 8PM, SW winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 58 mph possible

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for Athens County for Monday, April 13, 2020 from 6:00AM until 8:00PM.

  • WHAT – Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 58 mph possible.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, northeast Kentucky and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern and western West Virginia.
  • WHEN – Monday, April 13, 2020 from 6:00AM until 8:00PM.
  • IMPACTS – Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Thunderstorms may also occur during the watch period, with brief enhanced wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

ATHENS CO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING UNTIL 1AM THU, 4/9/2020, SEEK SHELTER IF THREATENING WEATHER APPROACHES!

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Athens County until 1:00AM Thursday, 4/9/2020.

At 12:22AM, a line of severe thunderstorms was located just west of warned counties. Another separate severe thunderstorm is northwest of Meigs County. All storms are moving east at 45 mph.

  • HAZARD – 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
  • SOURCE – Radar indicated.
  • IMPACT – Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 4:00AM for southeastern Ohio and western and northwestern West Virginia.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Please report severe weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.

ATHENS CO TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 4AM THU, 4/9/2020, WATCH FOR RAPIDLY CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 4:00AM THURSDAY, 4/9/2020.

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 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 6AM, WED, 4/8/2020, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS.

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 6:00AM, WEDNESDAY, 4/8/2020.

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 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 8PM, SAT, 3/28/2020, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 8:00PM, SATURDAY, 3/28/2020.

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 Warning until 745AM, Thu 2/13/2020, Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads!

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Athens County until 745AM, Thursday 2/13/2020.

At 1046 PM, Doppler radar indicated prolonged rainfall across the area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warning area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen, and rain will continue off and on during the overnight.

Creeks and streams will fill and could come out of their banks. Low lying areas will flood. Road closures are possible.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Athens, Nelsonville, Albany, Chauncey, Buchtel, and Amesville.

County emergency management is reporting that low spots are already beginning to flood across the warned area.

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

Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.