Athens County has canceled the current snow emergency. Persons are reminded that road and weather conditions vary depending on location, so please drive carefully!!!
Weather Advisory
WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR ATHENS CO 9PM WED 1/7 TO 9AM THU 1/8, TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST SEVERE COLD
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9PM WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO 9AM THURSDAY.
HAZARD TYPES – LOW WIND CHILL VALUES.
WIND CHILL READINGS – AS LOW AS 15 BELOW.
TIMING – WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING.
IMPACTS – FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA ARE POSSIBLE IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.
WINDS – WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
TEMPERATURES – DROPPING TO NEAR ZERO WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT VERY COLD AIR AND STRONG WINDS WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE LOW WIND CHILLS. THIS WILL RESULT IN FROST BITE AND LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN. IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS, MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A HAT AND GLOVES.
WITH THE LOW TEMPERATURES, BE EXTRA CAREFUL WITH AUXILIARY HOME HEATING. THE THREAT OF HOME FIRES OR DANGEROUS FUMES COULD INCREASE, IF THE PROPER SAFETY MEASURES ARE NOT TAKEN.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/RLX.
LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY Athens Co roadways hazardous, blowing and drifting snow. Roads 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.
LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY Athens Co, roadways hazardous, travel only if necessary, use extreme caution!
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.
LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY Athens Co roadways hazardous, blowing and drifting snow. Roads 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.
ATHENS CO WINTER STORM WARNING 12 MIDNIGHT TO 12 NOON TUE 1/6, 3 TO 5 INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED OVERNIGHT
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW FOR ATHENS COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON TUESDAY 1/6. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
HAZARD TYPES – SNOW.
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS – 3 TO 5 INCHES.
TIMING – LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING, WITH THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL EXPECTED TO OCCUR OVERNIGHT THROUGH DAWN.
IMPACTS – HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES. THE MORNING COMMUTE TUESDAY WILL BE IMPACTED.
WINDS – SOUTH 5 MPH OR LESS.
TEMPERATURES – AROUND 20.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL, KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT, FOOD AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
PLEASE REPORT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE 1-800-401-9535, WHEN YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY. THIS PHONE NUMBER IS TO BE USED FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY.
YOU CAN ALSO REPORT WINTER WEATHER BY POSTING YOUR REPORT TO THE CHARLESTON WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FACEBOOK PAGE OR BY USING THE TWITTER HASHTAG, #NWSRLX.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/RLX.
ATHENS CO WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT 12 MIDNIGHT 1/6 THROUGH TUE 1/6 AT 12 NOON, 3 TO 5 INCHES OF SNOW POSSIBLE
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 12 MIDNIGHT 1/6 THROUGH 12 NOON TUESDAY 1/6.
HAZARD TYPES – SNOW.
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS – 3 TO 5 INCHES.
TIMING – LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING, WITH THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL EXPECTED TO OCCUR OVERNIGHT THROUGH DAWN.
IMPACTS – HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES. THE MORNING COMMUTE TUESDAY WILL BE IMPACTED.
WINDS – SOUTHWEST 5 MPH OR LESS.
TEMPERATURES – IN THE UPPER TEENS TO LOWER 20S.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW, SLEET OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING SW ATHENS CO INCLUDING NELSONVILLE, ALBANY UNTIL 530 PM 12/24, TAKE SHELTER
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN ATHENS CO INCLUDING NELSONVILLE, ALBANY UNTIL 530 PM
AT 444 PM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 22 MILES WEST OF WELLSTON OR NEAR WAVERLY, MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EST WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR SOUTHEAST OHIO AND CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA.
PLEASE REPORT HAIL OR STRONG WIND 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.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 10PM WED, 12/24, BE ALERT TO CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 10PM WEDNESDAY, 12/24.
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.
Wind Advisory for Athens Co, Wed, 12/24 From Noon To 10 PM, 15 To 25 Mph With Gusts 40 To 50 Mph
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Athens County which is in effect from noon to 10 PM, Wednesday, 12/24.
- Winds – Southwest 15 To 25 Mph With Gusts 40 To 50 Mph With Passage Of Cold Front.
- Timing – Early Afternoon For Extreme Southeast Ohio And Extreme Northeast Kentucky, Spreading Eastward Into Central West Virginia By Mid To Late Afternoon.
- Impacts – Strong Winds Could Cause Tree Damage, Power Fluctuations Or Even Outages And Perhaps Blocking Of Roads From Debris. Construction Sites Are Vulnerable Locations. Also Be Cautious Of Christmas Decorations Exposed To The Wind.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:
A Wind Advisory Means That Winds Of 35 Mph Are Expected. Winds This Strong Can Make Driving Difficult, Especially For High Profile Vehicles. Use Extra Caution.
Listen To Noaa Weather Radio Or Your Local Media For Later Updates On This Situation.
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