WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 7PM THUR, 1/23 TO 10AM FRI, 1/24, TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST THE COLD!

HAZARD TYPES – DANGEROUS WIND CHILL

WIND CHILL READINGS – AS LOW AS 18 BELOW

TIMING – THIS EVENING UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY

IMPACTS – FROST BITE CAN LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA OR DEATH IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN

WINDS – WEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH

TEMPERATURES – 1 BELOW TO 13 ABOVE ZERO.

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.

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.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM THURSDAY, 1/23.

HAZARD TYPES – DANGEROUS WIND CHILL

WIND CHILL READINGS – AS LOW AS 12 BELOW.

TIMING – OVERNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY

IMPACTS – FROST BITE CAN LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA OR DEATH IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN

WINDS – WEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH

TEMPERATURES – 4 TO 10 ABOVE

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.

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.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY, 1/21 UNTIL 12 NOON WEDNESDAY, 1/22.

HAZARD TYPES – LOWERING WIND CHILLS

TIMING – LOWERING WIND CHILLS TONIGHT

WINDS – NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH

WIND CHILL READINGS – AS LOW AS 13 BELOW TONIGHT.

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.

PLEASE REPORT WEATHER OCCURANCES TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE 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.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM TUESDAY, 1/21.

HAZARD TYPES – SNOW

SNOW ACCUMULATIONS – 1 TO 2 INCHES

TIMING – LATE TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY AFTERNOON

IMPACTS – SNOW WILL COVER ROADS QUICKLY, MAKING TRAVEL HAZARDOUS

WINDS – NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 MPH

TEMPERATURES – LOW 20S, DROPPING INTO THE TEENS BY AFTERNOON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
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.

PLEASE REPORT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE 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 County level 1 snow emergency has been canceled.  Please drive carefully!!

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.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 7 PM SATURDAY, 1/18 TO 7 AM SUNDAY, 1/19.

HAZARD TYPES – SNOW

SNOW ACCUMULATIONS – 1 TO 2 INCHES.

TIMING – TONIGHT.

WINDS – SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH.

TEMPERATURES – MID TO UPPER 20S.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
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.

PLEASE REPORT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE 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.

TEMPERATURES WILL DROP QUICKLY THIS EVENING. THIS WILL CAUSE SOME ICE AND SNOW ON UNTREATED SURFACES. USE EXTRA CARE OUTSIDE AND DRIVING.

Roads around the region may be snow covered and slippery. Use caution when driving and allow extra time.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WIND CHILL WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 4PM MONDAY, 1/6 TO 3 PM TUESDAY 1/7. THE WIND CHILL WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

HAZARD TYPES – DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS.

WIND CHILL READINGS – 20 BELOW TO 30 BELOW ZERO.

TIMING – THE COLDEST WIND CHILLS WILL BE FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING.

IMPACTS – VERY COLD TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL CAUSE DANGEROUS WIND CHILL VALUES. PROLONGED EXPOSURE COULD LEAD TO FROSTBITE OR HYPOTHERMIA, LIMIT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

WINDS – WEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THE COMBINATION OF VERY COLD AIR AND STRONG WINDS WILL CREATE DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILLVALUES. THIS WILL RESULT IN FROST BITE AND LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA OR DEATH IF PRECAUTIONS 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.

PLEASE REPORT WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE 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.