Update, 8:15 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Montgomery, Houston and Dickson Counties until 8:45 p.m.

Update, 6:25 p.m.: Christian and Todd Counties in Kentucky are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 7 p.m.

Update, 5:50 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for southeastern Montgomery County, along with central Dickson County and northern Cheatham County.

The National Weather Service warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m.

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At 5:48 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of Dickson, moving northeast at 50 mph with possible 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

“Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building,” the NWS said.

“Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.”

ALERTS: For local severe weather alerts and updates, tune in to radio stations Beaver 100.3, Q108, Z97.5, Rewind 94.3 or NewZee 105.5.

Previously:

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties through 8 p.m.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely today, mainly after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Some of the storms could be severe. Otherwise, today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 94 and heat index values as high as 100.

Monday will be hot and partly cloudy at night. Tuesday, the Fourth of July, has a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Clarksville forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook.

This afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Independence Day: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.