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Heat Wave to Impact the Region Friday, Saturday
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A dangerous heat wave will be impacting Ohio and most of the East Coast this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for all of southeast… Read More

Rare Tropical Cyclone to Impact Southern Gulf Coast
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A low pressure system centered in the southern United States is moving in an unusual direction and setting up the formation of a rare tropical cyclone. The low pressure system… Read More

Summertime Heat Brings New Health Risks
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Summer is time for the beach, road trips, and family vacations, but as the temperatures start to rise, it also means a new wave of health and safety threats. The… Read More

What is Driving Wetter Than Normal Weather in Ohio? Look to the Pacific Ocean.
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When you think about what drives weather most people are familiar with terms like the jet stream, high and low pressure systems, and fronts, but there is a greater cause… Read More

Safety Plan Important During Southeast Ohio Severe Weather
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ATHENS (WOUB) — According to the National Weather Service (NWS), at least 20 people died in 2018 due to lightning and severe weather. It is very important to have a… Read More

Construction Season Underway in Athens
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The summer season is upon us and that means construction projects are underway. From construction right on Ohio University’s campus like demolition of Smith Hall to a repaving project on… Read More