Current Forecast: 8pm on Sunday, July 2nd 2023

Forecast Discussion

Hazardous Weather Outlook and Severe Thunderstorm Watch (until 12 am)

Scattered storms that may turn severe are expected to occur this evening. The threat for severe weather will end by midnight tonight. Cloud cover will remain throughout the night and temperatures will drop into the mid-60s. As of this post, Athens county remains under a chance of thunderstorms Monday per the Storm Prediction Center. There is a 70% chance for rain from scattered showers. Temperatures will warm up into the low 80s by the afternoon. Tuesday, chances of precipitation dwindle as many look forward to Fourth of July festivities. Temperatures will warm into the upper 80s Tuesday.

High pressure will move into the area Wednesday and stay until Thursday evening, then a low-pressure system will move in bringing a chance for more rain Friday. Throughout this period temperatures will heat up into the upper 80s and low 90s.

Detailed Forecast

Tonight it will be mostly cloudy with an 80% chance of evening severe thunderstorms. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Low 66°F

Monday it will be partly cloudy with a 70% chance of scattered thunderstorms. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. High 83°F

Monday Night it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds from the W at 0 to 5 mph. Low 65°F

Tuesday it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds calm. High 87°F

Extended Forecast

Wednesday it will be clear with no precipitation. High near 87°F with a low near 64°F

Thursday it will be clear with no precipitation. High near 90°F with a low near 66°F

Friday it will be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain. High near 91°F with a low near 66°F