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WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM THIS EVENING. WATCH FOR DAMAGING WINDS.

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM THIS EVENING SUNDAY, 1/29.

LOCATIONS: SOUTHEAST OHIO, EXTREME NORTHEAST KENTUCKY, AND MOST OF WEST VIRGINIA.

HAZARDS: DAMAGING WINDS POSSIBLE.

WINDS: WEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS 40 TO 50 MPH.

TIMING: THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING, ESPECIALLY ASSOCIATED WITH COLD FRONT MOVING ACROSS THE AREA, AND IN THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS.

IMPACTS: WEAK TREE BRANCHES MAY FALL. SOME WEAK ROOTED TREES MAY ALSO FALL, AIDED BY SATURATED GROUNDS. RESIDENTS SHOULD SECURE ANY LOOSE OBJECTS. SOME LOCALIZED POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE AS WELL. CONSTRUCTION SITES ARE ALSO VULNERABLE LOCATIONS. SUDDEN CROSS WINDS MAY AFFECT MOTORISTS.

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.

Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY 1/27. WATCH FOR CHANGING CONDITIONS.

THE FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR SOUTHEAST OHIO UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY 1/27.

A STORM SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE RAIN ACROSS THE AREA TONIGHT. ONE TO TWO INCHES OF RAIN ARE POSSIBLE FROM THIS SYSTEM. WITH THE GROUND BEING WET FROM PREVIOUS RAINS, THE THREAT OF FLOODING ON SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS IS POSSIBLE. THERE WILL ALSO BE STRONG RISES ON THE RIVERS IN THE WATCH AREA AS WELL. SOME RIVERS MAY REACH FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY OR FRIDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING BASED ON CURRENT FORECASTS.

YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE FLOOD WARNINGS. THOSE LIVING IN AREAS PRONE TO FLOODING SHOULD BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING DEVELOP.

Filed under  //  January 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

The Plains boil order for, Channingway Blvd and Floyd Drive has been CANCELED.

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The Plains Water District announces that the boil order for Channingway Blvd and Floyd Drive has been CANCELED.

Filed under  //  January 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

The Plains boil order, Channingway Blvd and Floyd Drive until further notice. Due to a water leak repair.

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The Plains Water District announces that water will be off on Channingway Blvd and Floyd Drive due to a water leak.  Once water service is restored a boil order will be in effect for Channingway Blvd and Floyd Drive until further notice. Boil orders are put into place as a result of broken water lines or local flooding. When this happens, the drinking water may have been contaminated which can cause many illnesses.
Here are some tips to keep in mind, should you find yourself in this situation:
• Bring water to a full boil, and boil for three minutes prior to use.
• Use only boiled water for drinking, preparing food or baby formula.
• To improve the flat taste of boiled water, keep cold in refrigerator.
• Put a cup over your faucets as a reminder to not use tap water – not even to brush your teeth!
• Instead of boiling water, you can disinfect water by adding one teaspoon unscented chlorine laundry bleach for every five gallons of water. Let stand 30 minutes before using.
• Be sure to use sanitized food grade containers for storing water.
• To disinfect water storage containers, pour a solution of one tablespoon of unscented chlorine bleach to a gallon of water into a container. Let the solution remain in the container for 10 minutes, then pour out the solution. Rinse with purified water.
• Boiled or disinfected water can be stored for six months.
• Dispose of ice cubes.
• When washing dishes, make sure to sterilize dishes with a final dip in water that has one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water. Disposable tableware is an option during a boil order.
• It is also recommend you sanitize hands when washing. Again use one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water and rinse hand frequently by pouring rinse over the hands. Use paper towels to dry.
• Water for bathing doesn’t need to be boiled. Supervise children to avoid water being ingested.

Filed under  //  January 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MON 1/23. WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER.

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY, IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MONDAY 1/23.
WINDS:  SOUTH 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS 40 TO 50 MPH.
TIMING:  THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL ACCOMPANY A LINE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT. THIS LINE OF STORMS WILL CLEAR SOUTHEAST OHIO AND NORTHEAST KENTUCKY EARLY MONDAY MORNING. THE STORMS WILL PASS THROUGH THE WEST VIRGINIA LOWLANDS MID MORNING, AND THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS LATE MORNING. WINDS WILL REMAIN GUSTY BEHIND THIS LINE, AS THE COLD FRONT APPROACHES.  WIND GUSTS WILL DIMINISH MONDAY EVENING.
IMPACTS:  WEAK TREE BRANCHES MAY FALL. SOME WEAK ROOTED TREES MAY ALSO FALL, AIDED BY SATURATED GROUNDS. RESIDENTS SHOULD SECURE ANY LOOSE OBJECTS. SOME LOCALIZED POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE AS WELL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:  A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

Filed under  //  January 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

Athens Co has been downgraded to a Level 1 Snow Emergency. Roadways are hazardous, drive very cautiously

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Athens County has been downgraded to a Level 1 Snow Emergency.

LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.

Filed under  //  January 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

Athens Co is under a Level 2 Snow Emergency. Roadways are hazardous, travel only if necessary.

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Athens County is now under a Level 2 Snow Emergency.  LEVEL 2: 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.

Filed under  //  January 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

WINTER STORM WARNING FOR ATHENS CO FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM SAT 1/21. PREPARE FOR SEVERE WINTER WEATHER!

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR ATHENS COUNTY FOR FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM  SATURDAY 1/21. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
LOCATIONS:  SOUTHEAST INDIANA, SOUTHERN OHIO AND PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY.
HAZARD TYPES:  FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET.
ICE ACCUMULATIONS:  AROUND A QUARTER OF AN INCH OF ICE ACCUMULATION.
TIMING:  A MIX OF FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET WILL DEVELOP EARLY THIS EVENING. THIS WILL CHANGE OVER TO ALL FREEZING RAIN AND REMAIN THAT WAY THROUGH MUCH OF THE NIGHT. SOME SNOW MAY MIX BACK IN AS PRECIPITATION TAPERS OFF EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
IMPACTS:  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED DUE TO REDUCED VISIBILITIES AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:  REMEMBER, A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF ICE AND SLEET ARE EXPECTED. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.
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Filed under  //  January 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS CO FROM 6 PM FRI, 1/20 TO 10 AM SAT, 1/21. WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER.

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUBTY FOR SNOW, SLEET, AND FREEZING RAIN, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM SATURDAY.
LOCATIONS: MUCH OF SOUTHEAST OHIO AND MID OHIO VALLEY OF WEST VIRGINIA.
HAZARD TYPES: SNOW, SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN, BECOMING MOSTLY FREEZING RAIN.
ACCUMULATIONS: ICE FROM FREEZING RAIN MOSTLY LESS THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH.  SNOW AND SLEET MOSTLY LESS THAN 2 INCHES.
TIMING: DEVELOPING THIS EVENING.
IMPACTS: UNTREATED SURFACES WILL BECOME SLIPPERY. BE PREPARED FOR WINTER DRIVING. ALLOW EXTRA TRAVEL TIME, SO YOU CAN DRIVE SLOWER AND SAFER. TREES AND WIRES MAY BECOME COATED WITH ICE.
TEMPERATURES: MOSTLY IN THE UPPER 20S AND LOWER 30S, BUT MAY RISE ABOVE FREEZING OVERNIGHT, FOR COUNTIES NEAR THE OHIO RIVER.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW, SLEET, OR FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.
PLEASE REPORT SNOW, SLEET OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE, 1-877-633-6772.

Filed under  //  January 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network 
 

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT, TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING, UNTREATED SURFACES MAY BECOME ICY, USE CAUTION!

HERE IS A SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.  JUST BEFORE 9 PM, TEMPERATURES HAVE DROPPED BELOW FREEZING, OR WILL DO SO VERY SHORTLY.
IF YOU PLAN TO DRIVE THIS EVENING, ANY UNTREATED WET SURFACE MAY BECOME ICY. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE FOR ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS BRIDGES.  USE CAUTION!

Filed under  //  January 2012  
Posted by Athens County PIO Network