Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
Weather Advisory
ATHENS CO WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW, 1AM TUE, 1/12 TO 4AM WED, 1/13, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW FOR ATHENS COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY, JANUARY 12TH TO 4 AM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH.
- HAZARD TYPES – SNOW.
- SNOW ACCUMULATIONS – 1 TO 3 INCHES.
- TIMING – 1AM TUE, 1/12 TO 4AM WED, 1/13
- WINDS – WEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
- TEMPERATURES – FALLING INTO THE LOWER 20S WITH WIND CHILLS IN THE SINGLE DIGITS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
AN ALBERTA CLIPPER DROPPING INTO THE GREAT LAKES WILL BRING THE FIRST ACCUMULATING SNOW OF THE SEASON FOR MANY LOCATIONS.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO 4PM, FRI, 12/25 TO 4AM SUN, 12/27 WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 4 PM FRIDAY 12/25 THROUGH 4 AM SUNDAY 12/27.
A COMPLEX WEATHER SYSTEM WILL BRING SEVERAL ROUNDS OF RAIN THROUGH THE WEEKEND. THIS SYSTEM WILL START ACROSS KENTUCKY, SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA AND SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA, THEN WILL LIFT NORTHWARD BY SUNDAY. UP TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN IS POSSIBLE IN SOME AREAS. IT WILL TAKE ANYWHERE FROM 1.5 TO 2 INCHES OF RAIN IN 6 HOURS TO CAUSE FLOODING OF SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS. THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO STRONG RISES AND POSSIBLE FLOODING OF HEADWATER RIVERS.
THIS FLOOD WATCH MAY HAVE TO BE EXTENDED IN TIME FOR SOME COUNTIES WITH MORE RAIN EXPECTED INTO MONDAY AND TUESDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING BASED ON CURRENT FORECASTS.
YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE FLOOD WARNINGS. THOSE LIVING IN AREAS PRONE TO FLOODING BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING DEVELOP.
Snow emergency for Athens Co canceled, drive carefully hazardous road conditions may still exist in remote areas
The snow emergency for Athens County has been canceled. Please drive carefully some hazardous road conditions may still exist in remote areas of the county.
Athens Co under LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways hazardous blowing, drifting snow, may be icy, drive very cautiously
Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
DENSE FOG ADVISORY FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 10AM SAT, 12/5, USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING, ALLOW EXTRA TRAVEL TIME!
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A DENSE FOG ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THIS MORNING SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH.
VISIBILITIES: AREAS OF DENSE FOG WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS. VISIBILITIES OF ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES CAN BE EXPECTED.
IMPACTS: POOR VISIBILITIES WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO SLOW DOWN AND EXERCISE CAUTION. DO NOT ASSUME THE ROAD AHEAD IS UNOBSTRUCTED. IN ADDITION, FREEZING TEMPERATURES MAY ALLOW FOR A FEW SLICK SPOTS TO DEVELOP, PRIMARILY ON ELEVATED ROADS AND OVERPASSES. ALLOW EXTRA TRAVEL TIME TO REACH YOUR DESTINATION.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS;
A DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE. IF DRIVING, SLOW DOWN, USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS AND LEAVE PLENTY OF DISTANCE AHEAD OF YOU.
Athens County Emergency Warning Sirens will be tested Wed, 12/2 at 12 noon in Nelsonville, The Plains, New Marshfield
The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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;
- DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 to ask why the sirens are sounding as this can overload the 9-1-1 emergency response system.
- 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.
- Go immediately to a safe area in your home or building, if high winds, severe thunder and lightning are present.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 7PM 11/12/15, WINDS GUSTS 40 TO 50 MPH POSSIBLE, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING.
WINDS – WINDS GUSTS WILL REACH 40 TO 50 MPH AT TIMES.
IMPACTS – STRONG WINDS COULD CAUSE TREE DAMAGE, POWER FLUCTUATIONS OR EVEN OUTAGES. CONSTRUCTION SITES ARE VULNERABLE LOCATIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS;
A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS EXCEEDING 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.
Athens Co Emergency Warning Sirens will be tested Wed, 11/4 at 12 noon in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield
The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 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
a) When the National Weather Service initiates a Tornado Warning for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
b) 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.
FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 4AM MON, 7/20, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 4AM MONDAY, 7/20.
A CLUSTER OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL RUMBLE FROM WEST TO EAST ACROSS THE WATCH AREA THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING. IN THE WAKE OF THIS CLUSTER, ADDITIONAL THUNDERSTORMS MAY FORM IN THE WATCH AREA OVERNIGHT.
THE GROUND IS SATURATED FROM THE WET SUMMER AND MANY AREA STREAMS ARE RUNNING HIGH. ANY PERSISTENT DOWNPOUR IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HIGH WATER INCLUDING FLASH FLOODING.
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.
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