Weather Advisory

ATHENS CO WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR TUE 1/29/19, 1AM TO 5 PM, HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS!

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Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Athens County for Tuesday, 1/29/19 from 1AM until 5PM.

  • WHAT – Rain changing to snow. Rapidly falling temperatures will create flash freeze conditions. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch expected.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio and northeast Kentucky including Athens County.
  • WHEN – From 1 AM to 5 PM Tuesday.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Athens Co Wind Chill Advisory 7PM, Sun, 1/20/19 to 10AM, Mon, 1/21/19, Wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected

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Wind Chill Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Athens County from 7PM, Sunday, 1/20/19 until 10AM, Monday, 1/21/19.

  • WHAT – Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
  • WHERE – Morgan, Athens, Vinton and Meigs Counties.
  • WHEN – From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM Monday.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

Athens Co LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY, roads hazardous, travel only if needed, use extreme caution!

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Snow Emergency 2

ATHENS COUNTY LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY
January 20, 2019, 09:30 hours

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.

Athens Co LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY, roads closed, no driving unless absolutely necessary or emergency exists!

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Snow Emergency 3

ATHENS COUNTY LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY
January 20, 2019, 02:50 hours

Athens County is under a LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY.  All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.