Update, 12:30 p.m.: The Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 5 p.m.

Update, 12:05 p.m.: A strong thunderstorm is moving east over Clarksville at about 40 mph. The storm has wind gusts up to 40 mph. “Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects,” the NWS said. “If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.”

Previously:

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Storms are expected to roll in this afternoon, and that’s prompted a Severe Thunderstorm Watch from the National Weather Service.

Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall and wind gusts as high as 25 mph. The Watch is in effect until 5 p.m.

Clarksville forecast

Here’s the day-by-day forecast.

  • Today: Showers and thunderstorms before 4 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperature falling to around 67 by 5 p.m. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
  • Tonight: Showers likely, mainly between 10 p.m. and midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
  • Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy through midmorning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 67. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
  • Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

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