Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/17/2026 15:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:20PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 17, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires: 
August 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
Locally heavy rain to the tune of 1 to 2 inches has fallen this afternoon and evening, with additional brief heavy downpours possible over the next hour or so. This could result in localized high water in the typical low-lying trouble areas, with any high water receding thereafter. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely.
Area Description: 
Athens; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov