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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The National Weather Service is advising all residents of Middle Tennessee to brace for severe thunderstorms through Tuesday. Meteorologist Scott Unger told Clarksvillenow.com, “those in the risk area should prepare for tornadoes, large hail as well as flash flooding.” Unger says rain will fizzle out this morning then come back more severe this afternoon and tonight.
The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Nashville today is activating to Level III. A State of Emergency exists in Tennessee, as of 12 p.m., Central time, on April 28, 2014.
Heavy thunderstorms are likely Monday. Damaging wind gusts and large hail are possible along with flash flooding. The National Weather Service says 3 to 5 inches of rain are possible Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Report Power Outages
CDE says the fastest way to report an outage is to use the automated telephone system at 931-648-8151. It has the ability to recognize the customer’s phone number, meter number, or account number, and identify the customer’s address almost instantly. During major outages, CDE will periodically provide outage updates on the system as well.
Once an outage has been reported, there is no need to keep calling. The system will give the option to call back once CDE believes the power has been restored.
Customers with battery-powered wireless devices may report their outage online at www.clarksvillede.com and receive restoration updates through the CDE Facebook and Twitter feeds.
The public is advised to stay away from downed power lines or trees that have fallen on power lines. These can be reported to CDE at 931-648-8151.