Current Forecast: 8pm on Wednesday, March 11th 2026

Forecast Discussion

The National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, has the Athens County under an enhanced thunderstorm and wind risk from 6 p.m. Wednesday March 11th until 8 a.m. Thursday March 12th. Strong winds around 15-20 mph are associated with the weather system moving out of southeastern Ohio, with gusts up to 40 mph. Flooding is also a minor concern with heavy downpours from overnight showers and thunderstorms. Make sure to have multiple ways of receiving weather updates and alerts for this evening.

Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are very likely. Heavy downpours are possible, along with damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. The severe weather risk does decrease going into Thursday. As this weather system moves out, a cold front is expected to pass through during the early hours of Thursday morning. There will be a significant drop in temperatures, with the high just at 50 degrees tomorrow. Tomorrow evening will be calm, but chilly with temperatures around the freezing line.

A cooler and drier start to the weekend is in store, with little chances of rain. Partly cloudy skies are expected for Friday, with isolated showers throughout the afternoon. Clouds will be rolling in & out for Saturday, with clouds sticking around Sunday for a rainy start to next week.

Detailed Forecast

Tonight it will be cloudy with a 100% chance of evening heavy showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the WNW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Low 33°F

Thursday it will be partly cloudy with a 10% chance of rain. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. High 50°F

Thursday Night it will be cloudy with no precipitation. Winds calm. Low 32°F

Friday it will be clear with no precipitation. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph. High 62°F

Extended Forecast

Saturday it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. High near 53°F with a low near 39°F

Sunday it will be cloudy with a 90% chance of rain showers. High near 69°F with a low near 35°F

Monday it will be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of no precipitation. High near 42°F with a low near 19°F