Rising chance of severe storms on Wednesday, with Wind Advisory issued

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The chance of strong thunderstorms on Wednesday is rising, along with the temperature.

“Expect much warmer temperatures today and even warmer on Wednesday ahead of an approaching cold front,” the National Weather Service said.

A Wind Advisory is in effect from 9 a.m. Wednesday until 1 a.m. Thursday.

“Surface winds on Wednesday and Wednesday evening are expected to increase to 20 to 30 mph, with sustained with gusts of 45+ mph at times,” the NWS said.

Storm could follow those winds.

“Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon and evening,” the NWS said. “Damaging straight-line winds are the primary threat. An isolated tornado or two is also possible.

“Temperatures will cool back down Thursday and Thursday night.”

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.

Clarksville forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook.

Today: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 25 mph, increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Wednesday night: A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the evening. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Windy with lows in the upper 40s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, becoming southwest around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.