CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – With warmer weather comes the increased chance for severe weather.
To provide comprehensive coverage, Clarksvillenow.com works in tandem with Five Star Media Group as the First Alert Weather Team, providing coverage online and on the following stations:
First Alert Weather provides on-air bulletins on these stations and updates from Clarksvillenow.com via Facebook, Twitter and text alerts whenever a Tornado Watch is issued.
If the threat level is elevated to a Tornado Warning, the First Alert Weather Team provides continuous broadcast coverage.
“We utilize every platform we have to make sure residents are aware of the hazards, and what precautions they need to take,” said Katie Gambill, Five Star Media Group President and General Manager.
This coverage includes storm tracking via National Weather Service spotters, and direct communication with National Weather Service meteorologists and the Montgomery County Emergency Operations Center.
The ClarksvilleNow.com weather page is a constant source for weather information. “In addition to the forecast, six-day outlook, and current conditions, this page also features alerts and active warnings with a radar map,” said News Director Rob Selkow.
To receive mobile text alerts for severe weather text NEWS to 77000.
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On January 22, 1999 an F3 tornado struck Clarksville causing a handful of injuries and millions of dollars in damage.
124 buildings were destroyed and 562 buildings damaged. These included residential, commercial, government, public and buildings at Austin Peay State University.
