Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon and Evening

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the area in advance of a cold front. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but isolated tornadoes and large hail could also occur. Additionally, localized flash flooding remains possible given repetitive or slow-moving thunderstorms. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

OHIO U/ATHEN-ALBANY (KUNI)

Lat: 39.22°NLon: 82.23°WElev: 764ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	SW 14 G 23 mph
Barometer	29.65 in
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	11 Mar 3:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Athens OH

Tornado Watch March 11, 03:42pm until March 11, 05:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch March 11, 03:42pm until March 11, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 32 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 47 °F
Gradual
Clearing
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Friday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Partly
Sunny and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 54 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 79. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 32. Southwest wind 11 to 18 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Thursday Night

Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

Sunday Night

Rain after 8pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday

Rain and snow. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.