Update, 11:30 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until midnight for southern Montgomery County, north central Dickson County, northwestern Cheatham County, and Robertson County.

At 11:25 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northwest of Dickson, moving east at 65 mph, with possible ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

Update, 11:20 p.m.: A Tornado Warning has been issued for south central Montgomery County until 11:30 p.m.

At 11:10 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles east of Erin, moving east at 60 mph. Another severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Waverly, moving east at 55 mph.

Risks include a tornado and quarter size hail. “Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.”

Residents should take cover now.

Update, 6:37 p.m.: Montgomery and surrounding counties are under a Tornado Watch until 1 a.m., according to the NWS.

A Watch means that conditions are right for a tornado to form. If a tornado is spotted, a Tornado Warning will be issued.

Previously:

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – There is an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms in Montgomery County tonight, from about 9 to 11 p.m.

“Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected off and on throughout the day today, followed by a line of strong to severe thunderstorms moving across Middle Tennessee this evening into the early morning hours on Saturday,” the National Weather Service said. “Some storms could contain damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes.”

Clarksville is now expected to get between a half-inch and 1 inch of rain through Saturday morning.

Montgomery and surrounding counties are under a Wind Advisory from 7 p.m. tonight until 1 p.m. Saturday. South to southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected, and they could knock down some tree limbs and cause isolated power outages.

Looking ahead

Frost is likely throughout Middle Tennessee on Sunday morning as low temperatures drop into the low to middle 30s, the NWS said.

Another powerful storm system is coming late Tuesday into Wednesday. Some storms could contain damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes.