Weather Advisory

Athens Co Cold Weather Advisory from 7PM, Tue, 1/21/25, until 10AM, Wed, 1/22/25, wind chills as low as 7 below expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect from 7:00PM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, until 10:00AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

* WHAT – Very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected.

* WHERE – Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio including Athens County, and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 7:00PM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, until 10:00AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

* IMPACTS – The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Be sure you and your loved one’s dress appropriately and cover exposed skin if venturing outdoors.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Facebook and Twitter pages.

Athens Co Cold Weather Advisory from 3PM, Mon, 1/20/25, until 11AM, Tue 1/21/25, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect from 3:00PM, Monday, January 20, 2025, until 11:00AM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

* WHAT – Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected.

* WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio including Athens County and central and northern West

  Virginia.

* WHEN – From 3:00PM, Monday, January 20, 2025, until 11:00AM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

* IMPACTS – The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Be sure you and your loved one’s dress appropriately and cover exposed skin if venturing outdoors.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Facebook and Twitter pages.

Athens Co Cold Weather Advisory in effect from 1AM until 9AM, Wed, 1/22/25, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect from 1:00 AM until 9:00 AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

* WHAT – Very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected.

* WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio including Athens County and central and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN – From 1:00 AM until 9:00 AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

* IMPACTS – The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Be sure you and your loved one’s dress appropriately and cover exposed skin if venturing outdoors.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Facebook and Twitter pages.

1/19/2025, 10:50AM – Athens Co LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY, roads hazardous, travel only if needed, use extreme caution!

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1/19/2025, 10:50AM – 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 Extreme Cold Watch from 4AM, Mon, 1/20/25, until 12PM, Wed, 1/22/25, dangerously cold wind chills as low as -15 possible

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The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Watch in effect from 4:00 AM, Monday, January 20, 2025, until 12:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible.

* WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia.

* WHEN… 4:00 AM, Monday, January 20, 2025, until 12:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The coldest period is most likely Monday morning.

* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Facebook and Twitter pages.