Current Forecast: 8am on Thursday, August 20th 2026

Forecast Discussion

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens county that will expire at 2 pm today. Due to saturated soils any isolated heavy rain showers can and likely will cause some flash flooding, especially in areas that have already seen flooding from the rainfall we have already received this past last week.

Rain continues into today with widespread showers this morning and afternoon becoming more scattered in the evening. Friday we will see drier and sunnier conditions and clouds will continue to decrease into the weekend. Though, there is a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Otherwise, temperatures will remain in the upper 70s and low 80s for Bobcat move in and for Welcome Weekend events.

Detailed Forecast

Today it will be mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds Variable at 0 to 5 mph. High 77°F

Tonight it will be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of late evening showers and thunderstorms. Winds calm. Low 64°F

Friday it will be partly cloudy with a 20% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Winds calm. High 81°F

Friday Night it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds calm. Low 62°F

Extended Forecast

Saturday it will be mostly sunny with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 81°F with a low near 60°F

Sunday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 78°F with a low near 58°F

Monday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 78°F with a low near 57°F