UPDATE: Storms coming Thursday starting at 1 p.m. could bring tornadoes, flash flooding

Update, 1:45 p.m.: The storms are expected to hit Clarksville between 1 and 6 p.m.

A Flood Watch has been issued for Middle Tennessee beginning at 1 a.m. tonight.

Previously:

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Storms moving into Middle Tennessee on Thursday could bring damaging straight line winds, tornadoes and flash flooding.

The potential for storms is highest between 2 and 10 p.m. Thursday, and the alert area includes Montgomery and surrounding counties, according to the National Weather Service.

The storm will bring 2 to 4 inches or rain or more, according to NWS. The possibility for tornadoes is highest in the 2 to 6 p.m. time frame, with damaging winds more likely in the evening.

“Storms have the potential of becoming prolific damaging wind producers causing widespread tree damage and power outages,” the NWS said. “In addition, tornadoes will be possible. Outdoor events may need additional lead time to enact safety procedures due to fast storm motions and significant impacts.”

Residents are advised to get ready ahead of time for severe weather.

“Make sure you and your family have a plan in place to take shelter ahead of time. Don’t wait until storms are bearing down on you,” the NWS said.

“Additionally, strong wind gusts are still the highest threat. Don’t ignore Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued for your area. Treat them the same as you would a Tornado Warning.”

For local severe weather alerts, tune in to radio stations Beaver 100.3, Q108, Z97.5, Rewind 94.3 and NewZee 105.5.

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Clarksville forecast

Here’s the forecast:

Today: Partly sunny then becoming partly cloudy early in the afternoon then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Thursday night: Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 50. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.