CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The National Weather Service says Middle Tennessee remains under a slight risk of severe storms Tuesday.

Damaging straight-line winds and large hail are the primary threats, especially from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

Straight Line Wind Basics

Scott Unger with the National Weather Service says the risk of tornadoes is low, but the straight line winds could reach 60 to 70 miles-per-hour and bring down trees and power lines.

The threat is expected to pass by noon.

Tuesday’s high will be near 68 degrees. The chance of rain throughout the day is 80 percent with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms late at night. Wind gusts may be up to 25 mph. Dime sized hail is also possible.

A flood advisory is in effect through 11:30 a.m.

Visit the ClarksvilleNow weather page for the full forecast and hear updates on these Clarksville radio stations: Q108, Beaver 100.3, Rewind 94.3, Z97.5, ESPN Clarksville 104.1 , Outlaw 100.7, Sunny 99.1..