Storms moving in late today, but worst of it should stay south of Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms will move into our area late this afternoon, but the worst of the storms should stay well south of Clarksville.

This band will continue across the mid-state into the late night hours, according to the National Weather Service, bringing 1.5 to 2 inches of rain in Clarksville.

Localized flooding and a few strong storms are possible. The strongest storms will likely be west of Interstate 65 close to the Tennessee/Alabama border.

We are under a Wind Advisory, with southeast winds 20 to 25 mph and gusts up to 35 mph expected through 10 p.m. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.

This afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.