Current Forecast: 8am on Tuesday, August 11th 2026

Forecast Discussion

Due to our risk for flooding this week, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County. This will be in effect until Friday at 8 am. Avoid driving through flooded roadways, remember turn around and don’t drown.

Our wet pattern will continue today as showers and thunderstorms are expected once again. Luckily, The Weather Prediction Center has downgraded us back to a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 4) for excessive rainfall today though flash flooding is still expected during bouts of heavier rainfall. We are also under a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe weather, potential hazards include (but are not limited to) damaging wind gusts and a brief tornado.

Detailed Forecast

Today it will be cloudy with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. High 85°F

Tonight it will be cloudy with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds calm. Low 66°F

Wednesday it will be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the SW at 0 to 5 mph. High 84°F

Wednesday Night it will be mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds calm. Low 67°F

Extended Forecast

Thursday it will be partly cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 84°F with a low near 67°F

Friday it will be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 82°F with a low near 62°F

Saturday it will be mostly sunny with no precipitation. High near 83°F with a low near 67°F