Update, 2:48 p.m.: The Warning has been canceled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 11 p.m.

Update, 2:30 p.m.: A Tornado Warning has been issued for northeastern Montgomery County and northwestern Robertson County until 3 p.m.

At 2:26 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles south of Guthrie, or 10 miles east of Clarksville, moving northeast at 35 mph. Residents in the area should take shelter immediately.

Previously:

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A Tornado Watch has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties.

The Tornado Watch is in effect until 11 p.m., and it 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.

ON-AIR 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.

Clarksville forecast

Here’s the look ahead:

  • This afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
  • Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
  • Wednesday night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

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