Current Forecast: 8pm on Wednesday, June 18th 2025

Forecast Discussion

The National Weather Service has Athens, OH placed under a Slight Risk (2/5). The greatest concern is the damaging winds; Athens, OH is within the 15% chance of damaging thunderstorm wind gusts of 50 knots (~58 mph).

Despite the events tonight, the National Weather Service also has the county under a Hazardous Weather Outlook: isolated severe thunderstorms are possible into Thursday, localized flash flooding also remains a concern through Thursday, and heat indices may rise above 100 degrees on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. You can always reference the NWS HeatRisk map!

As this midlatitude cycle pushes east, it grants us the chance of severe and scattered thunderstorms through tonight and into tomorrow as the cold front passes over. Into Thursday night, a ridge will then grant us some high pressure, giving us some insight into the warming trend that will be occurring over the next few days.

Heat indices may rise above 100ºF from Sunday-Tuesday; keep an eye out for any heat advisories, watches, and warnings that may be issued. Drink lots of water, keep cool, take lots of breaks, remember to apply sunscreen, and watch closely for vulnerable populations (newborns, children, elderly, those that are pregnant, and those that have chronic illnesses). Visit the NWS Extreme Heat: Forecasts and Safety to find more info!

Detailed Forecast

Tonight it will be cloudy with a 60% chance of late evening scattered showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph with gusts greater than 40 mph. Low 69°F

Thursday it will be cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. High 81°F

Thursday Night it will be mostly clear with no precipitation. Winds from the NW at 0 to 5 mph. Low 56°F

Friday it will be sunny with no precipitation. Winds calm. High 85°F

Extended Forecast

Saturday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 91°F with a low near 68°F

Sunday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 95°F with a low near 71°F

Monday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 96°F with a low near 72°F