Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Athens County, Ohio
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 6:46PM EDT until August 7 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
At 646 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Chesterhill to 6 miles northwest of Buffalo, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Parkersburg, Belpre, Point Pleasant, Ripley, Pomeroy, Racine, Coolville, Forked Run State Park, Vienna, Ravenswood, New Haven, Sandyville, Washington, Tuppers Plains, Lubeck, Boaz, Chester, North Hills, Syracuse, and Hartford City.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 6:46 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Charleston WV
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Athens County, Ohio?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Athens County?
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