Update, 5:10 p.m.: Power outages have dropped to about 1,800, mainly near Tiny Town Road.

Update, 4:30 p.m.: Traffic signals are also out on Tiny Town Road.

Update, 3:40 p.m.: Storms have caused power outages affecting about 3,000 customers in Clarksville.

Traffic signals at Fort Campbell Boulevard and Dover Crossing are out, according to emergency dispatch.

Drivers are reminded that when a traffic signal is out, the intersection becomes a four-way stop.

“Crews and engineers are on scene and are working as quickly and safely as possible to get power restored,” CDE said in a statement.

Previously:

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – There’s a risk for severe thunderstorms in Clarksville this afternoon and early evening, and wind gusts of over 40 mph are expected.

“The main concern will be localized damaging winds,” according to the National Weather Service. “A brief tornado cannot be ruled out.”

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Montgomery and surrounding counties are under a Wind Advisory until 7 p.m. today.

“Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects,” the NWS advisory said. “Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

“Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.”

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.

Clarksville forecast

Here are details for Montgomery County.

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. Windy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.