Severe Weather Alerts Issued for Zanesville, Ohio
Severe weather alerts have been issued for the Zanesville area. The local newspaper, the Zanesville Times Recorder, has been experiencing server issues, making it difficult for residents to access specific details about the warnings. Residents have been advised to monitor the paper's website for updates on potential hazards.
- The National Weather Service for February 17, 2026, forecasts cloudy conditions for Zanesville, with a high near 56°F and a low around 33°F, with a 10% chance of snow and a 20% chance of rain. - Historically, February in Zanesville is cold and breezy, with average high temperatures around 40°F and lows of 23°F. - Muskingum County residents can contact the Sheriff's Office for assistance during emergencies at (740) 452-3637, or by dialing 911. - The Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department's Emergency Preparedness division is responsible for developing response plans for public health emergencies and can be reached at (740) 454-9741. - For information on severe weather watches and warnings, residents can refer to the National Weather Service, which defines a "watch" as a 50% confidence of severe weather and a "warning" as an 80% confidence of an impending event. - In the event of a power outage, residents served by American Electric Power in the Zanesville area can report the outage by calling 1-800-672-2231.
