Weather Advisory

ATHENS CO WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 10PM THU 2/6/20 TO 11AM FRI 2/7/20, SNOW EXPECTED OF UP TO 2 INCHES, USE CAUTION!

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A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Athens County from 10PM Thursday, 2/6/2020 until 11AM Friday, 2/7/2020.

  • WHAT, Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches.
  • WHERE, Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and northern West Virginia.
  • WHEN, From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM Friday.
  • IMPACTS, Plan on slippery road conditions, especially bridges and overpasses. 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.

Flood Warning for Athens Co until 130AM Sat, 1/25/20, 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 130 AM Saturday 1/25/20.

At 423 PM, the Ohio department of transportation reported road closures and restrictions in Athens county west of Athens.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Athens, Nelsonville, Glouster, Albany, Coolville, and Chauncey.

Additional rainfall amounts of up to one half inch are possible in the warned area.

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

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas, country roads, farmland and other low-lying spots.

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

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

Athens Co wind advisory 9AM Sat, 1/11/20 until 5AM Sun, 1/12/20, winds 10 to 20mph gusts of 35 to 45mph, use caution!

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The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Athens County in effect from 9AM Saturday, 1/11/20 until 5AM Sunday, 1/12/20

  • WHAT, South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected.
  • WHERE, Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, northeast Kentucky and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern and western West Virginia.
  • WHEN, From 9 AM Saturday to 5 AM Sunday.
  • 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 NOON SUN, 12/29/19 UNTIL 5AM MON, 12/30/19, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County from noon Sunday, 12/29/19 until Monday, 12/30/19.

Rain will become more widespread this afternoon and continue through the evening. The rain will be moderate to heavy at times late this afternoon and early evening. Total rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.0 inches will be possible through tonight.

Flooding of low-lying areas will be possible. In addition, some creeks may exceed their banks resulting in potential road closures, especially in southeast Ohio.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.

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.

Flood Warning for Athens Co until 430AM Tue, 12/17/19, 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 430AM Tuesday, 12/17/19.

At 1026 PM, Doppler radar and automated gauges indicate that 1 to 2 inches of rain has fallen. Additional light rain will fall into tonight. The Jackson County 9-1-1 center reported flooding along State Route 279 and John Evans Road. The Ohio Department of Transportation reported flooding along State Route 278 in Vinton County, and State Route 681 and State Route 56 in Athens County. Additional minor flooding is expected across the warned area as water drains through local creeks and streams.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Nelsonville, McArthur, Oak Hill, Beverly, Albany, Coolville, Lake Hope State Park, Vienna, Williamstown, Belmont, Tuppers Plains, Boaz, Newport and Chauncey.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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

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