WEATHER ALERT: Risk of strong thunderstorms, heavy winds through this afternoon

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – There’s an ongoing risk for strong thunderstorms in Montgomery County today.

“Damaging wind gusts are the most likely hazard, but a tornado or two cannot be ruled out, along with heavy rainfall,” according to the National Weather Service.

Wind gusts up to around 45 mph will be possible through the mid afternoon, and Montgomery County is under a Wind Advisory until 3 p.m.

“Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result,” the NWS said.

Clarksville forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook.

Today: Showers and thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Temperature falling into the mid 40s this afternoon. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the lower 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.