7:30 a.m. Saturday: Power outages in Clarksville are down to about 11,000 customers.
9:15 p.m.: Power outages in Clarksville are down to about 16,400 customers.
5:30 p.m.:Over 23,300 CDE customers are still without power. At the height of the outage, 31,000 of CDE’s 79,500 customers lost power.
4:30 p.m.: There are still multiple trees down and intersections where traffic signals are still out, according to CPD. “Citizens can expect long delays if they must commute home,” Gill said.
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Pamela Klomfas contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Cecilia Arevalo contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Pamela Davenport contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Kelly Mullins contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Katarine Dennany contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Jenny Dugle contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Jennifer Barber contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Jennifer Barber contributed)
The known road closures are:
- Memorial Drive and Anderson Road
- 41-A Bypass near Glendale
- Cunningham Lane
- Dunbar Cave and Moss Road
- Tiny Town and Peachers Mill Road traffic signal out
- Central Ave and Woodward
- Daniel Street
- Ringgold Road signal out
- 2800 Block Old Ashland City Road
- Highway 12 near Harill Lane
“These are the significant issues. There are still multiple lines and trees down in residential neighborhoods. CPD requests that citizens be patient and prepared for long delays,” Gill said.
A large tree down on Earl Road, off Highway 12, after heavy winds on March 3, 2023. (Gina Biter, contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Michael Rios Clarksville Fire & Rescue contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Michael Rios Clarksville Fire & Rescue contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Michael Rios Clarksville Fire & Rescue contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Michael Rios Clarksville Fire & Rescue contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Michael Rios Clarksville Fire & Rescue contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Michael Rios Clarksville Fire & Rescue contributed)
Trees and power lines down in Clarksville on March 3, 2023. (CDE, contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Camille Calabrese Santora contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Lukas Davis contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Nicole Gehouskey contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Marilyn Neff contributed)
Powerlines and trees were damaged in Clarksville during a powerful windstorm, March 3, 2023. (Chloe Foster contributed)
Trees and power lines down in Clarksville on March 3, 2023. (CDE, contributed)
4:15 p.m.: CEMC is telling members to plan for power outages to continue overnight, and in some case power may remain out for days.
48,000 members have lost power throughout the CEMC system, with over 8,000 of those in Montgomery County.
“Due to the widespread damage and some roads being impassable because of downed trees, restoration is slow,” CEMC said. “Currently, all CEMC crews are working and more crews from other areas are en route to assist. At this time, we cannot provide any estimated times for restoration.
“Anyone with a medical necessity is advised to seek other arrangements. Remember to stay away from downed power equipment,” CEMC said. “The safety of our community and our employees is our top priority. Thank you for your patience while we work to restore power as quickly and as safely as possible.”
As for CDE Lightband in Clarksville, outages are down to 23,000.
“We have additional crews here to help restore power to our community and we won’t stop working till everyone is restored,” CDE said.
4:05 p.m.: As people prepare to make their way home from work, here are some of the road closures in Montgomery County:
- 3200 Block of Sugar Creek Road
- 700 Block of York Road
- 3400 Block of Lylewood Road
- Dunlop Lane at Michaela Circle
- Gratton Road, unknown cross street
This is for people making their way home. Law enforcement is urging people to stay home and off the streets.
Update, 3:30 p.m.: Power outages are down to 24,800 in Clarksville, according to CDE Lightband.
Clarksville Fire Rescue units are among the crews responding to the downed power lines and trees at multiple locations around town. “Be careful of down power lines and always assume that they are charged and very dangerous,” CFR said.
Update, 3 p.m.: A semi was blown off of Interstate 24 westbound near Exit 86 in Christian County, according to Kentucky State Police.
“All drivers throughout Kentucky should be aware of the impact strong wind gusts can have during this storm,” KSP said.
CPD is coordinating with the Street Department and TDOT to open the major roadways as soon as possible, according to CPD Lt. Charles Gill.
“Other roads are being placed on the list and will be prioritized accordingly once the major roadways are open,” Gill said. “CPD and other public safety agencies need the public to remain in place if possible and only call 911 for emergencies until further notice.”
Winds are expected to start relaxing around 6 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Update, 2:15 p.m.: A 79 mph wind gust was recorded at Outlaw Field today at 12:56 p.m., the strongest recorded today in Tennessee.
Austin Peay State University classes are canceled for the rest of the day. Montgomery County offices are also closed for the rest of the day.
The Clarksville Police Department is asking the public to remain in place until the windstorm has passed.
“There are currently multiple road closures and power outages. If you must travel on the roadways, please remember to slow down and expect long delays. Also, if the traffic signal is out at an intersection, treat it as a four-way stop,” said Lt. Charles Gill.
“Furthermore, 911 is bombarded with nonemergency calls for power outages and trees down. If your power is out, please contact the appropriate electric company, not 911. Also, if a tree is down on your property and no one is in danger, please don’t call 911. If you need documentation for property damage, please get in touch with CPD at a later date, and an officer will assist you then. Emergency Services are busy at this time, helping people in danger and dealing with trees down in the roadway.”
Update, 2 p.m.: Interstate 24 westbound is shut down between Exit 4 and Exit 8, according to Montgomery County officials.
Trees are also blocking I-24 at mile marker 10 eastbound, mile marker 20 eastbound, and mile marker 2.4 westbound, according to TDOT.
Customers without power in the city are up to 30,300.
Update, 1:50 p.m.: Trees are down all over the city and county, and the power outages are affecting the 911 Center as well.
Residents are urged to not to call 911 to report outages. Call 911 only for life-or-death emergencies, Lt. Charles Gill told Clarksville Now.
Several roads across the city and county are blocked by trees. Residents are urged to stay off the roads as crews try to clear the streets.
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Update, 1:45 p.m.: CDE now has over 28,600 customers without power.
Update, 1:30 p.m.:CDE has over 20,000 customers without power. “We are finding a lot of trees down – please use caution,” CDE said.
CEMC has 8,800 customers without power in Montgomery County.
Update, 1 p.m.: Over 17,200 customers of CDE Lightband lost power amid high winds. Crews are finding poles and wires down, CDE reported. People are urged to stay away from any downed lines.
“Crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to get power restored,” CDE said.
Traffic lights are out all across town. Drivers are reminded that when a traffic signal is out, that intersection becomes a four-way stop.
CEMC in Montgomery County had about 7,300 customers without power.
Montgomery and surrounding counties remain under a High Wind Warning until 6 p.m. South winds of 25 to 40 mph will continue, with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
Update, 11:22 a.m.: Robertson and Cheatham counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 11:45 a.m.
Update, 11:15 a.m.:CEMC crews are working on an outage affecting around 1,500 members in the Woodlawn area. To report an outage with CEMC, please use the SmartHub mobile app, or call or text OUT to 800-987-2362.
Update, 11:10 a.m.: The Tornado Warning in Kentucky has been downgraded to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning through 11:45 a.m.
In Montgomery County, the Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been canceled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect through 1 p.m.
Update, 10:53 a.m.: A Tornado Warning has been issued for Christian and Todd counties in Kentucky through 11:45 a.m.
Residents in those areas should seek shelter immediately.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Montgomery County through 11:30 a.m.
Update, 10:40 a.m.: In Kentucky, Christian and Todd counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 11:30 a.m.
Previously:
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A Tornado Watch has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties until 1 p.m.
The watch, issued by the National Weather Service, applies to Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Robertson and Stewart counties, and in Kentucky, Trigg, Todd, Christian and Caldwell counties.
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A Tornado Watch means that conditions are right for a tornado to form. Stay informed and be ready to act if a warning is issued.
For the Clarksville area, strong gradient winds are expected this morning, and by 9 a.m., sustained winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph will be possible. Winds will begin relaxing around 6 p.m. Friday evening, the NWS said.
Additional damaging straight line winds and a few tornadoes will be possible from 9 a.m. in the west until this afternoon.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools announced Thursday night that they will be closed Friday.
