CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Montgomery County is under a significant weather advisory until 1:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service released the following alert on Wednesday:
“At 12:27 p.m., Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Oak Grove, moving south at 5 mph.wea
“Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
“Locations impacted include Clarksville and Woodlawn.
“This includes Interstate 24 between mile markers 1 and 15.
“Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
“Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.”
There were power outages at Fort Campbell at about 12:40 p.m.
Clarksville forecast
Here’s the NWS forecast for the remainder of the week:
- Today: Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon. Heat index readings 95 to 100.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph.
- Thursday: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southwest winds up to 5 mph. Heat index readings 97 to 102.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph.
- Friday: Partly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds up to 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
- Saturday And Saturday Night: Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows around 70.
- Sunday: Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
- Monday: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
- Monday Night And Tuesday: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
