Weather Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Athens County until 915 AM.
At 846 AM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Mcarthur to near Greenbo Lake, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include Athens and Albany.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, #NWSRLX.
Address/Location
Athens County Emergency Management Agency
13 W Washington St
Athens, OH 45701
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 740-594-2261