A SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE!
Light snow will increase in coverage Monday morning and through the evening. This will result in light accumulations. The first snow of the season is usually the most impactful for drivers. Slick spots will likely develop on roadways, especially bridges and overpasses.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Monday morning and evening commutes.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Athens County in effect from 12:00 PM, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, until 8:00 PM, July 30, 2025.
WHAT…Heat index values up to 105 expected.
WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northern, and southern West Virginia.
WHEN…From 12:00 PM, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, until 8:00 PM, July 30, 2025.
IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our social media pages.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Athens County in effect Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11:00AM until 8:00PM.
WHAT…Heat index values up to 103 expected.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN… Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11:00AM until 8:00PM.
IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our social media pages.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Athens County today Friday, July 25, 2025, in effect from11:00AM until 8:00PM.
WHAT…Heat index values up to 101 expected.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky and southeast Ohio, and portions of the central and northern lowlands of West Virginia.
WHEN…Today Friday, July 25, 2025, from11:00AM until 8:00PM.
IMPACTS…High temperatures and humidity may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our social media pages.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 11:00AM until 8:00PM.
WHAT…Heat index values up to 103 expected.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN… Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 11:00AM until 8:00PM.
IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on social media.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County until Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:00 AM.
WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE…Athens County and surrounding areas.
WHEN… Until Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:00 AM.
IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms over areas of saturated ground will lead to the possibility of flash flooding. Most areas will see 0.5 to 1.5 inches with some areas receiving more than 3 inches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our social media pages.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Athens County From 12:00PM, Sunday, June 22 until 8:00PM Wednesday, Jue 25, 2025.
WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN…From 12:00PM, Sunday, June 22 until 8:00PM Wednesday, Jue 25, 2025.
IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1.
This could be a prolonged heat wave, with warm, muggy nights providing little relief. Impacts of heat could accumulate over time.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Athens County and surrounding areas in effect from 12:00 PM, Sunday, June 22, 2025, until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 possible.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN…From 12:00 PM, Sunday, June 22, 2025, until 8:00 PM, June 25, 2025.
IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Athens County until 3:00AM, Thursday, June 19, 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.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Athens County until 10:15 PM.
At 6:21 PM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Athens, Nelsonville, Glouster, Albany, Chauncey, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Trimble, The Plains, Carpenter and Stroud Run State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
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