Update, 7 p.m.: We can expect showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 pm and 9 pm. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are likely, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Previously:

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With up to 2.5 inches of rain expected today, a Flood Advisory has been issued for Montgomery County.

Starting at about 1:35 p.m., heavy rain began falling, according to the National Weather Service. With 1 to 1.5 inches of rain already fallen, another .5 to 1 inch of rainfall is expected.

Minor flooding is expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas. “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles,” the advisory said.

Robertson and Stewart Counties are also under the advisory, which continues through 4:45 p.m.

Clarksville forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

  • This afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
  • Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
  • Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
  • Tuesday night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 50. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

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