Current Forecast: 8pm on Thursday, March 2nd 2023

Forecast Discussion

A potent low pressure system will move through the region tomorrow, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and potentially some thunderstorms. For this reason the NWS office in Charleston, WV has issued a Flood Watch and Wind Advisory for our area beginning at 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., respectively.

Rain will begin early tomorrow morning as a warm front impacts us and continue through the early afternoon. A brief break from the rain is possible in the mid-late afternoon before the system’s cold front hits Athens with a second round of rain and potentially some thunderstorms lasting through Friday evening. Winds throughout the day will be gusty, up above 40 mph at times. Be careful driving as heavy rain and localized flooding will make roads slick and conditions hazardous.

The system moves out of the region by late Friday night, with the wind dying down significantly and clouds decreasing throughout Saturday and setting Athens up for a sunny weekend and start of next week.

Detailed Forecast

Tonight it will be mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Low 38°F

Friday it will be cloudy with a 100% chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. High 58°F

Friday Night it will be cloudy with an 80% chance of rain showers. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Low 38°F

Saturday it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds from the W at 0 to 5 mph. High 52°F

Extended Forecast

Sunday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 56°F with a low near 34°F

Monday it will be partly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain. High near 67°F with a low near 44°F

Tuesday it will be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of rain showers. High near 56°F with a low near 30°F