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.