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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 3:00 AM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AREAS OF FOG OVERNIGHT... Areas of fog have formed this evening across portions of the area after recent rainfall and some clearing of skies, with dense fog possible in some locations. Fog is expected to gradually mix out later tonight across the area. Visibility will be restricted in any areas of fog and could be as low as a half mile or less in spots. Exercise caution traveling overnight. Please slow down and leave extra room between other vehicles.
Flood Watch
Issued: 1:52 AM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties, Doddridge, Jackson WV, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Into Thursday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moderate to heavy rainfall from Tuesday night has left soils vulnerable to significant runoff with any additional rainfall overnight into Thursday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 10:26 PM Mar. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton and Washington and western West Virginia, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...Until 130 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 523 PM EST, Doppler radar and gauges indicated heavy rain had fallen. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional heavy rainfall is expected tonight into the overnight hours. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Athens, Jackson, Wellston, Pomeroy, Mcarthur, Albany, Racine, Coolville, Rutland, Lake Hope State Park, Forked Run State Park, New Haven, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Middleport, Chester, Hamden, Syracuse, Hartford City and Coalton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. &&
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