Full Notification

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY FOR ATHENS COUNTY WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM WEDNESDAY, 1/11/17.

• WINDS - SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

• TIMING - THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE ALONG AND JUST BEHIND A LINE OF SHOWERS THAT WILL CROSS THE OHIO RIVER VALLEY AND WESTERN WEST VIRGINIA THROUGH THE LATE-NIGHT HOURS.

• IMPACTS - STRONG WIND GUSTS COULD CAUSE TREE DAMAGE. THIS COULD LEAD TO POWER OUTAGES AND BLOCKED ROADWAYS. STRONG CROSSWINDS MAY BE EXPERIENCED WHILE DRIVING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS;
A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS GUSTS OF 46 MPH OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.