Update, 3:42 p.m.: Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Clarksville, moving east at 35 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-size hail. The storm was moving toward northeast Montgomery County.
Update, 1:52 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued in Kentucky for southwestern Christian County and southeastern Trigg County until 2:30 p.m.
Update, 1:35 p.m.: A strong thunderstorm has been spotted near Paris Landing moving east toward Clarksville.
At 1:34 p.m., Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles north of Paris Landing State Park, moving east at 50 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel-size hail. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Previously:
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Rain is expected to continue Friday afternoon and into late Saturday. Saturday will have an 80% chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service.
But come Sunday, the clouds will give way to sunny skies and a high of 45. The night will cool off, with temperatures dipping into the 30s. Rainy weather will return Monday.
Clarksville forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook:
- Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 44. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Saturday night: Showers, mainly before midnight. Low around 35. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
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