Update, 3:25 p.m.: The Tornado Watch for Montgomery and surrounding counties has been canceled.
Update, 1:52 p.m.: Dickson County is under a Tornado Warning until 2:30 p.m.
Update, 1:25 p.m.: The Tornado Watch has been extended to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Update, Noon: NWS has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Montgomery County as well as Northwestern Houston County and Stewart County in Middle Tennessee.
The warning will be in effect until 3:45 p.m. Thursday. The NWS reminds motorists to “turn around, don’t drown,” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain, there are hundreds of low-water crossings that are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Crossing flooded areas should be avoided.
ALERTS: For local severe weather alerts and updates, tune in to local radio stations Beaver 100.3, Q108, Z97.5, Rewind 94.3 or NewZee 105.5.
Update, 6:40 a.m.: Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools are closed today because of the Tornado Watch.
“Based on forecasts yesterday, we were hopeful that the storms today would have minimal impact on school,” CMCSS announced. “Weather changes quickly, and we are now under a tornado watch and facing possible disruptions and safety concerns for both the morning and afternoon commutes.
“With nearly 40,000 students and over 5,300 employees, we do not want to take any risks when facing possible tornadic activity during arrival and dismissal. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience of making this call this morning,” the announcement said.
“CMCSS will use the 4th of 5 inclement weather stockpile days for today. Please be alert and prepared throughout today. Stay safe, everyone.
Previously:
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Storms moving across Middle Tennessee have Montgomery and surrounding counties under a Tornado Watch until noon and a Flood Advisory until 10 a.m.
Strong to severe storms are possible this morning through the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
“Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat, but isolated tornadoes as well as heavy rain leading to flooding will also be possible,” the NWS said.
A Tornado Watch 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.
Flood Advisory
For the Flood Advisory, urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. At a.m., Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms.
“Rainfall rates across the area are quite high and rainfall amounts will add up quickly as multiple storms move over the advisory area throughout the morning,” the NWS said.
“Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
Clarksville forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook.
Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday: Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday night: Clear, with a low around 23. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
