Current Forecast: 2pm on Wednesday, February 18th 2026

Forecast Discussion

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a portion of Athens county under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather tomorrow. Main hazards are wind and hail. No weather alerts are issued at this time.

Today will continue with very overcast skies with the occasional sprinkle of rain. Later this evening, rain chances increase, but accumulation is little to none. Wind gusts may get up to 25mph today, and as we move into tomorrow, winds calm down slightly, but there is a probability of rain showers and thunderstorms in the late evening into the overnight hours. Tornado, hail, and wind chances are probable, but on the lower end in terms of severity. Looking forward into the weekend, clouds will clear out on Saturday to allow for a pleasant day in the mid-50s. However, there is a low snow chance on Sunday.

Detailed Forecast

Today it will be cloudy with a 30% chance of evening rain showers. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. High 64°F

Tonight it will be mostly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds from the SSW at 0 to 5 mph. Low 45°F

Thursday it will be cloudy with a 30% chance of evening showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. High 62°F

Thursday Night it will be cloudy with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the S at 5 to 10 mph. Low 50°F

Extended Forecast

Friday it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. High near 60°F with a low near 32°F

Saturday it will be mostly sunny with a 40% chance of rain-snow mix. High near 50°F with a low near 30°F

Sunday it will be cloudy with a 30% chance of snow. High near 40°F with a low near 23°F