Above average temperatures to start the workweek in Clarksville

Above average temperatures to start the workweek in Clarksville, Warm air will continue to funnel into the Clarksville area as temperatures today will climb into the upper seventies. A partly cloudy sky is expected today, but the humidity will increase and the risk for showers and thunderstorms will also increase. The risk will start tonight and will last through a majority of the workweek. Temperatures will be in the eighties Tuesday and Wednesday as partly sunny skies are expected, but the risk for a shower or thunderstorm will continue. The best chance for precipitation will be Thursday afternoon and evening as a strong frontal system is expected to move through the region. Locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds will accompany some of the thunderstorms, but at this time a large severe weather event is not expected. Looking to the rest of the workweek, temperatures will fall back into the upper fifties to lower sixties with clear skies.

Here is the Clarksville area forecast:

Monday: A mix of sun and clouds. High: 77

Monday night: Partly cloudy with a risk for isolated showers and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 20%. Low: 63

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 30%. High: 80

Tuesday night: Partly cloudy. A slight risk for a shower or thunderstorm. Chance of precipitation 20%. Low: 65

Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 30%. High: Lower 80s Low: Middle 60s

Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms during the day, becoming more numerous overnight. Some storms may produce heavy rain and gusty winds. Chance of precipitation 70%. High: Upper 70s Low: Lower 50s