Current Forecast: 8pm on Saturday, May 2nd 2026

Forecast Discussion

A freeze warning is in effect for Athens County from 11 PM tonight until 9 AM Sunday. Any unprotected plants and crops may be damaged, and there is a risk for outdoor plumbing to freeze.

A cold blast of Canadian air is set to bring freezing temperatures into the area overnight. Sunday will start cold before a small storm system brings a chance for some showers in the late evening hours. Monday will start calm before a chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms arrives to the area. Looking ahead, storm chances increase into the middle of the week. Multiple rounds of showers and storms are expected to travel through Southeast Ohio, associated with a few storm systems making their way to the east just south of the region. Stay tuned for future updates on these storms as the week progresses.

Detailed Forecast

Tonight it will be clear with no precipitation. Winds calm. Low 31°F

Sunday it will be clear with no precipitation. Winds at 0 to 5 mph. High 64°F

Sunday Night it will be mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of early morning rain. Winds at 5 to 10 mph. Low 44°F

Monday it will be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Winds at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. High 74°F

Extended Forecast

Tuesday it will be partly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 78°F with a low near 55°F

Wednesday it will be cloudy with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 67°F with a low near 46°F

Thursday it will be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain showers. High near 57°F with a low near 40°F