Update, 2:15 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued through 3 p.m. for a storm located 7 miles northeast of Erin, moving northeast at 35 mph with possible 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

“Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees,” the NWS said. “For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.”

Previously:

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With storms moving across Middle Tennessee today, the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Montgomery and surrounding counties until 8 p.m.

A Watch means that conditions are right for a severe storm to develop. If a severe storm is indicated on radar, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued.

Flood Watch continues

A Flood Watch also remains in effect, through Sunday morning.

“Showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday. With abundant moisture, flooding will be possible in any slow-moving or training thunderstorms that develop,” the NWS said. “Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.”

Heat Watch in effect

Also, there’s a Heat Watch in effect from Monday morning through Thursday evening. Dangerously hot conditions are expected, with heat index values up to 110 possible.

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events,” the NWS said. “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.”

Clarksville forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook.

  • This afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., followed by showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. High near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
  • Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 4 a.m. Low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
  • Sunday: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 107. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
  • Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
  • Monday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
  • Monday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.
  • Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
  • Wednesday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
  • Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
  • Thursday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 96.
  • Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

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