CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Strong thunderstorms were moving across the area and reaching portions of Montgomery County, with storms expected through about 3:45 p.m.
The storms carried winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail, the NWS said. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Montgomery and surrounding counties remain under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m.
Clarksville forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook.
This afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 82. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.