Weather
Tornado on the ground in Clarksville, Tennessee
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — A confirmed tornado touched down in Clarksville late Tuesday afternoon, prompting urgent warnings and emergency precautions across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was first confirmed at approximately 5:31 p.m. CDT, located about 8 miles south of Guthrie or 9 miles east of Clarksville.
The storm system was moving east at 50 mph, prompting a Tornado Warning for east-central Montgomery County, including areas near Lickskillet Road and surrounding communities.
Residents in Clarksville and across Robertson County were urged to seek immediate shelter as multiple tornado-warned storms developed across Middle Tennessee.
Law enforcement and weather agencies reported multiple funnel clouds and potential tornadoes across the Nashville metro area, stretching from Clarksville to below Spring Hill.
Severe weather reports also included large hail up to one inch and intense wind damage in affected areas.
One particularly dangerous cell was reported near Tylertown Road, tracking northeast toward Guthrie and Allensville, Kentucky.
Emergency officials are advising residents to remain vigilant, continue monitoring local weather updates, and avoid travel until the severe weather threat passes.
Stay tuned to official sources, including the National Weather Service and Smokey Barn News, for continuing live updates as the situation develops.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Emergency responders are working multiple rescue calls after a confirmed tornado touched down west of Bloomington and moved directly toward the city, prompting urgent shelter warnings across the region.
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Clear Creek until 7:30 p.m. EST, describing the situation as particularly dangerous.
The tornado was confirmed on the ground approximately eight miles west of Bloomington and moving east at an estimated 40 miles per hour.
Authorities report that multiple homes have sustained significant damage, with early indications that several individuals may be trapped inside residences impacted by the storm.
Emergency crews are actively conducting search and rescue operations in affected neighborhoods.
Communities directly in the projected path included Bloomington, Ellettsville, the campus of Indiana University Bloomington, Solsberry, and Whitehall.
Meteorologists warned that the storm was capable of producing destructive winds and hail up to the size of ping pong balls. Officials emphasized that the tornado posed a serious threat to life and property.
Residents in the warned area were urged to seek shelter immediately — preferably in a basement or on the lowest level of a sturdy structure, inside an interior room away from windows.
Authorities stressed not to delay action while waiting for visual confirmation of the tornado.
Emergency management officials continue to monitor the storm’s track and assess damage. Additional updates are expected as response efforts continue and more information becomes available.