Update, 2:15 p.m.: The Tornado Watch has been canceled for Montgomery and surrounding counties.
Update, 12:01 p.m.: Montgomery County remains under a Tornado Watch until 6 p.m. and a Flood Watch until 9 p.m.
There have been no reports of significant damage in Montgomery County, according to Emergency Management Agency Director Ed Baggett.
Update, 11:12 a.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for northern Montgomery County and northwestern Robertson County until 11:45 a.m.
At 11:10 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles west of Clarksville, moving northeast at 60 mph, with potential 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
In Kentucky, Todd County is under a Tornado Warning until 11:30 a.m.
Update, 10:53 a.m.: A Tornado Watch has been issued for Montgomery, Robertson, Houston, Dickson, Cheatham counties until 6 p.m.
A Tornado Watch means that conditions could result in a tornado forming.
In Kentucky, Todd and Christian counties are under a Flash Flood Warning until 6 p.m.
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.
Previously:
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for northwestern Montgomery County and southeastern Stewart County until 11:15 a.m.
At 10:37 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Dover, moving northeast at 55 mph with possible 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding and trees.
Locations impacted include Dover, Clarksville, Indian Mound and Woodlawn. This includes Interstate 24 between mile markers 1 and 5.
Flood Watch issued
A Flood Watch remains in effect through 9 p.m. today, as heavy rain may lead to isolated flooding. Up to 2 inches of rainfall will be possible, the NWS said.
The Flood Watch covers Montgomery and surrounding counties, where excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Cold front moving through
“A cold front will begin to approach the area late in the day. This cold front will be working across a very warm and unstable airmass. As a result, severe thunderstorms will be possible from mid afternoon and continue into this evening. Straight line damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes will all be possible,” the NWS said.
Look for wind speeds to average from 10 to 15 mph today. By afternoon, some wind gusts of up to 35 mph will also be possible.
Clarksville forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook.
Today: Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Temperatures falling into the 60s in the afternoon. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Tonight: Colder, cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Sunday: Colder, cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers possibly mixed with snow showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Sunday night: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.