Watches, Warnings & Advisories



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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
215 PM EST Fri Jan 17 2025

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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.

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