Updated with additional information.
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A Tornado Watch has been issued for Montgomery County through 8 a.m.
A Tornado Watch means that conditions are right for a tornado to form. If a tornado is spotted or indicated on radar, a Tornado Warning will be issued.
A Wind Advisory has been extended until noon today. South winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected, according to the National Weather Service.
“Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result,” the NWS alert said. “Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution.”
Clarksville forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook.
- Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers between 9am and 11am. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a temperature falling to around 43 by 5pm. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
ALERTS: For local severe weather alerts and updates, tune in to radio stations Beaver 100.3, Q108, Z97.5, Rewind 94.3 or The Patriot 105.5.