Update, 3:07 p.m.: The Tornado Watch for Montgomery and surrounding counties has been extended until 9 p.m.

Update, 9:50 a.m.: A Tornado Watch has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties, along with Christian County and surrounding Kentucky counties, until 3 p.m. today.

A watch means that conditions are right for a tornado to form. If a tornado is spotted, a Tornado Warning will be issued.

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

Update, 9:40 a.m.: At 9:33 a.m., Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 12 miles northeast of Erin, moving northeast at 50 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail are possible.

“Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible,” the NWS said.

Previously:

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Storms are expected across Middle Tennessee today, and they could become severe. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are all possible, according to the National Weather Service.

Scattered showers and storms should begin forming late this morning, and the storms will increase in coverage into the afternoon. The timing for severe storms should be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.

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“Storms could produce damaging winds that could blow down trees, cause power outages, and cause structure damage; tornadoes including strong, long-track tornadoes; large hail that could damage roofs and cars; frequent cloud to ground lightning,” the NWS said.

“Outdoor events may need to enact safety procedures due to fast storm motions and significant impacts.”

Clarksville forecast

  • Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 77. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
  • Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
  • Wednesday: Showers likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
  • Wednesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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