2 products issued by NWS for: Athens OH
Extreme Cold Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 847 PM EST Fri Jan 17 2025 OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ009>011-017>020-027>034-039- 040-515>519-521-524-525-181015- /O.CON.KRLX.EC.A.0001.250120T0900Z-250122T1700Z/ Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia- Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Calhoun- Ritchie-Doddridge-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor- McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Including the cities of Oak Hill, Gary, West Union, Marlinton, Grundy, Glenville, Vansant, Middlebourne, Ironton, Somerset, War, Burnsville, Sophia, Beckley, Clintwood, Montgomery, Clarksburg, Welch, Stockport, Philippi, Jackson, Pennsboro, Craigsville, Webster Springs, Buckhannon, Mullens, Meadow Bridge, Gassaway, Weston, Pomeroy, Sutton, Sistersville, Gallipolis, Belpre, Paden City, Summersville, Elizabeth, Lake Vesuvius, Wellston, Pineville, Fayetteville, McArthur, Elkins, Harrisville, St. Marys, Oceana, Marietta, Belington, Crooksville, McConnelsville, Grafton, Hamden, Parkersburg, Bradley, Holly River State Park, Clay, Birch River, Cowen, New Lexington, Belmont, Grantsville, Prosperity, Athens, Vienna, South Point, and Bridgeport 847 PM EST Fri Jan 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * 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...From late Sunday night through Wednesday 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 our Facebook and Twitter pages. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 215 PM EST Fri Jan 17 2025 OHZ066-067-075-076-083>086-WVZ009>011-016>020-027>032-181915- Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Wood- Pleasants-Tyler-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Clay-Braxton- Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor- 215 PM EST Fri Jan 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of central and northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Extreme Cold Watch. Snow is possible Saturday night into Sunday night. If confidence in snow accumulation increases, then winter weather headlines may be needed. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports. $$