Weather Advisory

ATHENS CO FLASH FLOOD WATCH 4AM, MON 7/4 TO 4AM TUE 7/5, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Flash Flood Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 4AM MONDAY, 7/4 UNTIL 4AM TUESDAY, 7/5.

THE POSSIBILITY OF REPETITIVE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS EXIST DURING THE WATCH TIME FRAME. AS IS USUAL WITH SUMMER CONVECTION, THERE WILL BE LULLS IN THE PRECIPITATION. IF RAINS OF 2 TO 2.5 INCHES FALL IN LESS THAN 3 HOURS, SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS WOULD RISE QUICKLY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
 A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION.

IF YOU LIVE ALONG A FLOOD PRONE SMALL CREEK, PLUS COUNTY AND STATE OFFICIALS, INCREASE YOUR WEATHER AWARENESS. MONITOR WATER LEVELS FREQUENTLY DURING ANY HEAVIER RAIN. BE PREPARED TO TAKE QUICK ACTION.

 

ATHENS CO FLASH FLOOD WATCH UNTIL MIDNIGHT, THU, 6/23, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Flash Flood Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT, THURSDAY, 6/23.

HEAVY SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS COULD BRING FLASH FLOODING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

RAPIDLY RISING STREAMS COMING OUT OF THEIR BANKS AND WATER POOLING IN POOR DRAINAGE AREAS, COULD CAUSE FLOODING OF ROADS, PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

IF YOU LIVE ALONG A FLOOD PRONE STREAM, PLUS COUNTY AND STATE OFFICIALS, INCREASE YOUR WEATHER AWARENESS NOW. MONITOR WATER LEVELS FREQUENTLY IF HEAVY RAIN OCCURS. BE PREPARED TO TAKE QUICK ACTION.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO, LOCAL TV, RADIO OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

ATHENS CO TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 10PM, THURSDAY, 6/23, BE ALERT FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Tornado Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 10PM, THURSDAY, 6/23.

REMEMBER, A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES AND 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.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO, LOCAL TV, RADIO OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

ATHENS CO SEVERETHUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 8AM THU, 6/23, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 8AM, THURSDAY, 6/23.

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 FROM 11PM WED, 6/22, TO 2PM THU, 6/23, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Flash Flood Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM WEDNESDAY, 6/22 AT 11PM UNTIL THURSDAY, 6/23 AT 2PM.

HEAVY SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS COULD BRING EXCESSIVE RAINFALL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

RAPIDLY RISING STREAMS COMING OUT OF THEIR BANKS, AND URBAN POOR DRAINAGE, COULD CAUSE FLOODING OF ROADS AND PROPERTY.

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 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 10PM, THU, 6/16, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 10:00 PM, THURSDAY 6/16.

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.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 2AM, 5/11, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVER THUNDER STORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 2 AM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11.

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 Emergency Warning Siren TEST, Wed, 5/4, 12 noon in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield

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Siren Test

The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, with a one minute sounding of the sirens. Local residents are asked not to call local emergency agencies inquiring why the sirens are sounding.

The outdoor warning siren system is normally tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. The monthly test will be cancelled if severe weather is threatening. If severe weather cancels the test it will be postponed until the next month. There are three conditions that result in the warning sirens being activated in Athens County.

  1. Severe Weather
    • When the National Weather Service initiates a Tornado Warning for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
    •  When the National Weather Service initiates a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (winds 58+ mph, large hail, severe lightening and heavy rains), for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
  2. When there is an actual enemy or terrorist attack against the United States has been detected and is threatening areas of Athens County and protective action should be taken immediately.
  3. When a public safety emergency occurs the sirens will be used to alert the public of emergencies such as hazardous materials incidents and civil disturbances.

When the outdoor warning sirens are sounded for an emergency they will be activated for five minutes. When you hear the warning sirens you should do the following;

  1. DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 to ask why the sirens are sounding as this can overload the 9-1-1 emergency response system.
  2. Remember, outdoor warning sirens are just that, out-door warning. The sirens are meant to be heard outside to signal you to go indoors and tune your radio or television station to the local Emergency Alert System (EAS) Station. As homes continue to become more energy efficient and sound proofing enhanced, outdoor warning sirens that once could be heard decades ago inside of a home can no longer be heard. That’s why other means of warning are in place.
  3. Go immediately to a safe area in your home or building, if high winds, severe thunder and lightning are present.
  4. If you are outside away from possible shelter, lie flat on the ground away from trees until the storm passes. If in a vehicle, get out and find a more substantial structure.
  5. Carry a battery operated radio or NOAA all hazard alert radio to your safe area. You will know when the storm or emergency has passed and when it is clear to leave your safe area.
  6. The Athens County SIRENS DO NOT identify specific types of storms or emergencies, therefore you should immediately seek shelter and tune to local television or radio for further information.

ATHENS CO FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10PM THU, 4/28, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Flash Flood Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 10 PM, THURSDAY, APRIL 28TH.

SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE DEVELOPING THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING. SOME OF THESE STORMS COULD PRODUCED LOCALIZED DOWNPOURS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THESE DOWNPOURS COUPLED WITH THE ALREADY WET GROUND FROM PREVIOUS RAINS, COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED FLOODING OF SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS, LOW LYING AREAS 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.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 2AM WED, 4/27, WATCH FOR SEVERE WEATHER CHANGES!

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 2:00 AM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27TH.

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.