Current Forecast: 8pm on Monday, September 16th 2024

Forecast Discussion

Despite the high pressure and low relative humidities, clouds have gradually moved their way into Athens and will bring us chances of rain both Tuesday and Wednesday as the potential tropical cyclone EIGHT makes landfall on the east coast and moves inland. Overnight, temperatures will be warmer this week than the last, and the highs during the day will remain in the upper 70s/lower 80s. As the next days come to pass, temperatures will slowly warm back up again and we’ll move into sunnier, clear skies with no precipitation.

As of September 10^th, the U.S. Drought Monitor still has Athens, OH in a level D4 Exceptional Drought, which is the highest level of drought. The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook into tonight for elevated fire danger. Please be aware if you plan on lighting any fires.

Detailed Forecast

Tonight it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds calm. Low 57°F

Tuesday it will be mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain. Winds from the E at 5 to 10 mph. High 79°F

Tuesday Night it will be cloudy with a 20% chance of rain. Winds calm. Low 60°F

Wednesday it will be cloudy with a 30% chance of rain. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. High 80°F

Extended Forecast

Thursday it will be mostly cloudy with no precipitation. High near 80°F with a low near 58°F

Friday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 85°F with a low near 59°F

Saturday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 86°F with a low near 60°F