Update, 10:30 a.m.: Sasha Sverdrup captured video of the tornado that moved across Fort Campbell at about 1 a.m.

The tornado crossed the installation without causing significant damage before rolling into Kentucky, where the damage was more severe.

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Update, 8:25 a.m.: Montgomery County was mostly spared from damage in last night’s storm.

“We were very fortunate and lucky that most of it’s missed us,” said Emergency Management Agency Director Ed Baggett early Saturday morning. “We do have some trees down, a few power lines. We’ve got about 2,200 without power.”

As of 8:30 a.m., the power outages were down to fewer than 150 in Clarksville and Montgomery County.

Stewart County didn’t fare as well, with a tornado moving through that area.

“They’ve got a lot of home damage,” Baggett said. “Some of them are destroyed. When it came through Stewart County it sort of bared to the east – it went through Fort Campbell up into Kentucky up toward Elkton. They were still getting quite a bit of damage up through there.”

He said the tornadoes hit several other nearby counties.

Update, 3:10 a.m.: About 2,500 CDE Lightband customers in Clarksville are without power. About 3,300 CEMC customers in Montgomery County are without power.

Robertson County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 4 a.m.

Update, 3 a.m.: Dickson and Cheatham counties are under a Tornado Warning until 3:30 a.m.

Update, 2:50 a.m.: Montgomery County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:45 a.m.

At 2:47, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Guthrie to 6 miles south of Burns to 9 miles west of Hohenwald, moving east at 60 mph.

Update, 2:40 a.m.: The Tornado Warning has been extended to southeast Montgomery County.

If you have photos of storm damage, share them with us by emailing news@clarksvillenow.com.

Montgomery County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3 a.m.

Update, 2:30 a.m.: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for southwestern Montgomery, northwestern Dickson, southeastern Stewart, and northeastern Houston County until 3 a.m.

At 2:23, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Erin, moving northeast at 50 mph.

Update, 12:30 a.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Montgomery County and northeastern Stewart County until 1 a.m.

The Tornado Warning for Montgomery County has expired.

At 12:18 a.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Fort Campbell to Dover, moving east at 45 mph, according to the NWS.

There’s a risk of 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include Clarksville, Indian Mound, Palmyra and Woodlawn. This includes Interstate 24 between mile markers 1 and 17.

“For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building,” the alert said.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 5 a.m.

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

Update, 12:05 a.m.: A Tornado Warning has been issued for northern Montgomery County and northeastern Stewart County until 12:30 a.m.

At 12:02, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was near Bumpus Mills and Big Rock, moving east at 60 mph.

“This is a particularly dangerous situation,” the NWS warning said. Take cover now!”

“You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible.”

This includes Interstate 24 between mile markers 1 and 5.

“Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.”

Update, 10:45 p.m.: The Tornado Watch issued for Montgomery County has been extended until 5 a.m. Saturday morning.

Update, 8:20 p.m.: Christian County, Kentucky, is under a Tornado Warning.

At 8:19 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Graham, or 13 miles southeast of Madisonville,
moving northeast at 45 mph.

Previously: 

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A Tornado Watch has been issued for Montgomery County, and that advisory will remain in effect through the early morning hours of Saturday.

The advisory, in effect until 2 a.m. Saturday morning, stated that strong to severe storms are expected late Friday evening into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

The highest threat for any tornadoes is for areas west of I-65, but all of Middle Tennessee could see damaging straight line winds, isolated tornadoes, and hail, the National Weather Service alert said. The storms could begin as early as 10 p.m., and last through noon on Saturday.

While brief heavy rainfall is possible, the alert said that flooding is unlikely.

In addition to the Tornado Watch, a Wind Advisory will take effect at 9 p.m. Friday evening. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph are expected, according to the National Weather Service.

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