Today

69 °F

Cloudy

Tonight

60 °F

Cloudy, Rain Likely

Wednesday

68 °F

Cloudy, Thunderstorms Likely

Wednesday Night

55 °F

Cloudy, Chance of Rain

Technical Forecast Discussion Meet the Forecaster

Issued: 2pm on Tuesday, September 22nd 2026

Forecast Discussion

The first day of fall brings the Athens area drier weather, despite flooding still remaining a concern. Previous flooding events across southeastern Ohio are still ongoing, as it is taking longer than usual for the water to fully drain. Some roadways are still impacted, and even closed. Because of this, the flood warning has been extended again until 9 p.m. tonight. Overcast skies will remain for the rest of the day, with rain showers returning late tonight.

 

Wednesday looks to be a washout, with thunderstorms possible in the late morning and afternoon. A marginal risk for excessive rainfall is in place tonight and Wednesday, rating a level 1 out of 4. Flooding concerns are expected to rise again tomorrow. Showers will stick around tomorrow night and early Thursday morning, but will clear out by the late morning. Skies will quickly clear Thursday afternoon and remain that way heading into the weekend.

 

Besides the rain, temperatures are not expected to pass 75 degrees until next week! Happy Fall, y’all!

Detailed Forecast

Today it will be cloudy with no precipitation. Winds from the N at 0 to 5 mph. High 69°F

Tonight it will be cloudy with a 40% chance of rain showers. Winds from the NE at 0 to 5 mph. Low 60°F

Wednesday it will be cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. High 68°F

Wednesday Night it will be cloudy with a 50% chance of rain showers. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Low 55°F

Extended Forecast

Thursday it will be clear with a 40% chance of rain showers. High near 68°F with a low near 49°F

Friday it will be clear with no precipitation. High near 68°F with a low near 46°F

Saturday it will be clear with no precipitation. High near 70°F with a low near 52°F