Weather Advisory

ATHENS CO WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW, 8PM TUE, 3/20/18 TO 8PM WED, 3/21/18, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow in affect for Athens County from 8:00 PM Tuesday, 3/20/18 until 8:00 PM Wednesday, 3/21/18.

  • WHAT – Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, with localized amounts up to 4 inches, are expected.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio and central and the northern West Virginia lowlands.
  • WHEN – From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM Wednesday.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Expect reduced visibilities at times.

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 http://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

WINTER STORM WATCH FOR ATHENS CO FROM 1AM WED, 3/21/18 TO 8PM WED, 3/21/18, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Winter storm watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Athens County from 1:00AM until 8:00PM Wednesday, 3/21/18.

  • WHAT – Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches are possible.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern, southeast and southern West Virginia.
  • WHEN – From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Plan on difficult travel conditions. Significant reductions in visibility are possible. Snowfall will be heavy and wet which may cause power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO FROM 3AM TO 1PM, SAT, 3/17/18, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER!

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Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Athens County from 3AM to 1PM, Saturday, 3/17/2018.

  • WHAT – Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch are expected.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio and northern West Virginia.
  • WHEN – From 3 AM to 1 PM Saturday.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS – The ice will result in difficult travel conditions. Plan for slippery road conditions early Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at http://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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
March 8, 2018, 07:40 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 WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT 3PM THU, 3/1/18 TO 2AM FRI, 3/2/18, WINDS 10 TO 20MPH, GUSTS UP TO 50MPH!

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Wind Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Athens County, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon Thursday, 3/1/18 until 2 AM Friday, 3/2/18.

  • TIMING – Late this afternoon into tonight.
  • WINDS – West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
  • IMPACTS – Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees and limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph to 57 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

ATHENS CO FLOOD ALERT, Large scale flooding possible across county through Sun, 2/25/18, Be prepared to take action if needed!

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Periods of heavy rain into the weekend will increase the threat for flooding through Sunday in Athens County. Waves of low pressure, along a front over the area, will bring several more rounds of heavy rainfall throughout the weekend ending Sunday afternoon.

Flooding of poor drainage and low-lying areas and roadways, especially along small streams, creeks and the Hocking River, are likely across Athens County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS;

There is a potential for large scale flooding across Athens County based on current forecasts. Athens County residents should monitor forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to act should flooding develop.

Knowing the answers to these questions ahead of time can save your life.

  • Is your home, business or school in a floodplain?
  • Where is water likely to collect on the roadways you most often travel?
  • What is the fastest way to get to higher ground?

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Make sure your cell phone and portable radios are all charged in case you lose power or need to evacuate. Also make sure you have back-up batteries on hand.

If it is likely your home will flood, don’t wait to be ordered to leave; evacuate yourself! Make alternative plans for a place to stay. If you have pets, take them with you or plan to board them at a facility well away from the flooding danger.