First accumulating snow of the season this evening 12/9/17, may cause snow covered, and icy roadways

Winter Weather

After an initial round of light showers of rain, snow and sleet mixed, moderate to heavy snow showers will move across the area this evening as colder air invades. The heaviest snow showers will be capable of producing a quick half of an inch or so of snow, with wind gusts up to 25 mph as they pass.

With the colder air and fall of darkness, temperatures will drop to and below freezing, so roads could become snow covered, and icy spots could develop. Rapidly changing visibilities over short distances are likely, with visibility in some locations briefly falling below half of a mile. Use caution if traveling this evening, especially since this is the first accumulating snow of the season.

Flash Flood Warning for Western Athens Co until 10:15AM. Seek shelter if threatened avoid flooded roads!

Flash Flood Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Western Athens County until 10:15 AM.

At 4:15 AM, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. 2 to 3.5 inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Nelsonville, Albany, Buchtel, Carbondale, New Marshfield, Shade and The Plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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.

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL 10AM, THU, 10/26/17

Freeze Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for Athens County, which is in effect from midnight tonight until 10 AM, Thursday, 10/26/17.

  • Temperatures – Dropping into the low 30s overnight.
  • Impacts – Any lingering late fall plants will be killed if they are left outside and unprotected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS;
A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

ATHENS CO FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT WED 10/18/17, FROM 2AM UNTIL 9AM

Frost Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Athens County, which is in effect from 2:00 AM until 9:00 AM, Wednesday, 10/18/17.

  • Locations – Areas away from main stem rivers, particularly valleys and hollows outside of urban centers.
  • Temperatures – Dropping into the mid 30s overnight into early Wednesday morning.
  • Impacts – Frost could damage or kill sensitive plants if they are left outdoors and uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.  Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

ATHENS CO FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL 10AM TUE, 10/17/17.

Frost Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Athens County, which is in effect from midnight tonight until 10 AM, Tuesday, 10/17/17.

  • Temperatures – Around 36 degrees.
  • Timing – From midnight tonight into 10 AM Tuesday.
  • Impacts – A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.  Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

ATHENS CO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 9PM, TUE, 8/22/2017, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 9:00 PM, TUESDAY, 8/22/2017.

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 FLASH FLOOD WATCH 8PM, THU, 7/27/17 THROUGH 8PM, FRI, 7/28/17, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Athens County from 8PM, Thursday, 7/27/17 through 8PM, Friday, 7/28/17.

Rounds of showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rain are expected through Friday. This rainfall, coupled with rain that has already fallen, could produce flash flooding, especially along small streams, creeks, low spots and poor drainage areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS;
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Athens Co Flash Flood Watch Until 12 Midnight, Sun, 7/23/17, Watch for changing weather conditions!

Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Athens County until 12 Midnight, Sunday, 7/23/17.

Additional rounds of thunderstorms with very heavy rain may result in flash flooding, especially along small streams and in poor drainage areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Northern Athens Co Severe Thunder Storm Warning until 5:15PM, Sat, 7/22, seek shelter if threatening weather approaches!

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Athens County until 5:15 PM.

At 424 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Shawnee, moving east at 35 mph.

  • HAZARD, 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
  • SOURCE, Radar indicated.
  • IMPACT, Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include Nelsonville, Glouster, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Murray City, Trimble, Amesville and Burr Oak State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 10PM, SAT, 7/22/17, WATCH FOR THREATENING WEATHER!

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 10:00 PM, SATURDAY, 7/22/17.

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.