Local weather forecast

Weather in Athens, OH

Updated 2026-08-11 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 45701

Moderate rain
Now73°F

Moderate rain

High / Low86° / 69°
Rain chance85%
Wind4 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Warning issued August 11 at 3:28AM EDT until August 11 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... West Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 328 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chesterhill, Amesville, Bartlett and Fleming. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 7:01AM EDT until August 11 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

At 701 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Lancaster, Logan, Bremen, Hide-A-Way Hills, Starr, Royalton, Amanda, Murray City, Sugar Grove, Enterprise, Rockbridge, Lake Logan State Park, Hideaway Hills, North Berne, Gibisonville, Ilesboro, Union Furnace, Clearport and Haydenville.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. To report flash flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 5:29AM EDT until August 11 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

FFWILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Fairfield County in central Ohio... Eastern Franklin County in central Ohio... Hocking County in central Ohio... Southwestern Licking County in central Ohio... * Until 830 AM EDT. * At 529 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Columbus, Lancaster, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley, Logan, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Baltimore, Bremen, Minerva Park, Millersport, Pleasantville and Hide-A-Way Hills.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. To report flash flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Flood Warning issued August 11 at 3:12AM EDT until August 11 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Southern Perry County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 312 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Glouster, McConnelsville, Shawnee, Chesterhill, New Straitsville, Malta, Corning, Stockport, Trimble, Bristol, Hemlock, Rendville, Eagleport, Burr Oak State Park and Hackney. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Flood Warning issued August 11 at 3:57AM EDT until August 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until noon EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 356 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in Flooding has been reported in the city of Crooksville. Between 3.0 and 5.0 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... New Lexington, Somerset, Perry State Forest, Crooksville and Junction City. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Hourly

Next hours

NowModerate rain73°87% rain
12 PMHeavy rain at times74°86% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby82°23% rain
2 PMSunny80°12% rain
3 PMSunny86°10% rain
4 PMSunny85°9% rain
5 PMSunny84°10% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby81°21% rain
7 PMHeavy rain at times69°93% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby69°79% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby70°68% rain
10 PMPatchy light rain70°73% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Patchy rain nearby
86° 69°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 85%Gust 23 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Fog
84° 64°Fog
Rain 90%Gust 11 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Fog
82° 64°Fog
Rain 69%Gust 4 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like79°F
Humidity94%
Pressure30.02 inHg
Visibility5 mi
Wind4 mph SSW
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.15 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:37 AM
Sunset08:29 PM
Moonrise04:38 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 93% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 79°F with winds near 4 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

80°F, 12% rain chance and 8 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 46 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 73°F, wind 4 mph, rain chance up to 93%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Athens weather today

Moderate rain and 73°F in Athens, OH. Today's high is 86°F with a 85% rain chance. Winds are around 4 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 30.02 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Athens

Sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset is at 08:29 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 84°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 90%.

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