Clarksville tornado: Possible twister spotted near Clarksville Regional Airport amid Tennessee storm alert| Video

A possible tornado was spotted near Clarksville Regional Airport on Tuesday as severe storms triggered weather alerts across parts of Tennessee.

Updated on: May 21, 2025, 06:02:05 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A possible tornado was spotted near Clarksville Regional Airport on Tuesday as severe storms triggered weather alerts across parts of Tennessee. Videos and photos of the suspected twister were shared on X.

Possible tornado spotted near Clarksville Regional Airport in TN. (Representational Image/ UnSplash)

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch 305 has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for parts of Tennessee. The alert is in effect until 10:00 PM CDT on Tuesday.

Counties Included Under Alert -

Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, DeKalb, Dickson, Fentress, Giles, Grundy, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson, Wilson

Cities and Towns Affected

Allardt, Altamont, Ashland City, Brentwood, Byrdstown, Carthage, Celina, Centerville, Clarksville, Clifton, Coalmont, Collinwood, Columbia, Cookeville, Crossville, Dickson, Dover, Erin, Franklin, Gainesboro, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Gordonsville, Hartsville, Hendersonville, Hohenwald, Jamestown, Kingston Springs, La Vergne, Lafayette, Lawrenceburg, Lebanon, Lewisburg, Linden, Livingston, Lobelville, Manchester, McEwen, McMinnville, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro, Nashville, New Johnsonville, Palmer, Pegram, Pulaski, Shelbyville, Smithville, Smyrna, South Carthage, Sparta, Spencer, Springfield, Tennessee Ridge, Tullahoma, Waverly, Waynesboro, Woodbury.

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Tornado spotted in Alabama

Another massive tornado was spotted in Alabama on Tuesday evening. The twister was reportedly seen near the University of Alabama in Huntsville. This triggered emergency alerts for Madison and Athens. No injuries or damage have been reported so far.

Tornado Watch 305 is also in effect in parts of Alabama until 10:00 PM CDT on Tuesday.

In Alabama, the watch covers 11 counties, including:

North Central Alabama: Cullman, Limestone, Madison, and Morgan

Northeast Alabama: DeKalb, Jackson, and Marshall

Northwest Alabama: Colbert, Franklin (AL), Lauderdale, and Lawrence

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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