WKRN News 2 Weather Authority University visiting APSU on October 3rd
October 2, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018, WKRN News 2 will visit Austin Peay State University’s Morgan University Center as part of the channel’s Weather Authority University series. Then event, which is free and open to the public, will teach attendees about severe weather and how to keep safe during a storm.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Great Weather expected for the Rivers and Spires Festival this weekend
April 12, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Nashville reports partly cloudy skies with highs in the 70s for the Rivers and Spires Festival being held this weekend, April 14th-16th in Downtown Clarksville.
It will be beautiful weather for this three day festival with over 100 entertainers performing.
On Thursday, it will be partly sunny with a high of 70°F and the low expected to reach 48°F.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival.
APSU again designated as StormReady by National Weather Service
April 24, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville and Montgomery County are no strangers to severe weather, as flood, thunderstorm and tornado warnings are common occurrences in the lives of its citizens.
It is for just that reason that Austin Peay State University’s emergency team has consistently reacted quickly to alert the campus community to any potential danger. For instance, whenever tornado warnings are received, APSU sends a text and an email message to students, faculty and staff, and the outdoor public address system brings weather warnings to attention.
APSU president, Dr. Alisa White stands as Larry Vannozzi of the National Weather Service explains the designation to APSU Police Chief, Michael Kasitz. (APSU / Charles Booth)
Riverfest Weather forecast shows chance of Showers, Thunderstorms
September 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The 27th annual Riverfest Celebration starts tonight September 5th and continues Saturday, September 6th, 2014. The National Weather Service forecast this weekend is partly sunny, highs around 90 and a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Friday’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 91 with calm winds from the south around 5 mph. There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1:00am with a low around 70.
Clarksville’s Riverfest
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival weather forecast shows Mild Temperatures, slight chance of Rain
April 23, 2014
Slight chance of Rain Thursday, Partly Sunny Friday and Saturday
Clarksville, TN – This weekend’s weather for the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival will be partly sunny Friday and Saturday. However, Thursday, there is a 20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon after 1:00pm. Later Thursday night, the chance of rain increases to 50 percent with a chance of thunderstorms.
According to the National Weather Service, the temperature will be in the high 70’s during the day and drop to the low 50’s at night.
Weather forecast for the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival weekend.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival weather forecast shows clear skies, but cooler temperatures
April 17, 2013
Rain expected Thursday night, Sunny but colder temperatures expected Friday and Saturday
Clarksville, TN – The weather this weekend for the Rivers and Spires Festival will be sunny and clear skies Friday and Saturday. However, on Thursday night, opening night of the festival, showers and thunderstorms are expected.
The temperature will be in the low 50s and the chance of rain is 100 percent according to the National Weather Service.
Weather forecast for the Rivers and Spires Festival weekend.
Communication Tower Negotiations Compete
December 22, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government has finalized negotiations with AT&T for construction of a replacement tower on Highway Drive. The tower will house the National Weather Service (NWS) equipment, along with all county emergency backup communication equipment.
The tower will be constructed at 280 feet tall, with the upper 80 feet housing the county equipment and the NWS equipment. AT&T will be able to lease space to other occupants if they choose, but the space above 200 feet will be reserved for county and National Weather Service use only. [Read more]
APSU given StormReady sign by National Weather Service
May 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University was designated a StormReady University by the National Weather Service during a brief presentation held Tuesday, May 24th on the main campus.
Larry Vannozzi, meteorologist in charge with the NWS in Nashville, and Tom Johnstone, also with the NWS Nashville bureau, presented APSU Chief of Police Lantz Biles with a StormReady sign to be placed on the APSU main campus.
Austin Peay State University Chief of Police Lantz Biles (from left), Lt. Carl Little and Sgt. Georganna Genthner on May 24 receive a sign designating APSU as a StormReady University from Larry Vannozzi, meteorologist in charge with the National Weather Service in Nashville, and Tom Johnstone, also with the NWS Nashville bureau. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
APSU certified as StormReady by National Weather Service
May 19, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In the last several weeks, Montgomery County has been under many flood, severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings – and Austin Peay State University’s emergency team has reacted quickly to alert the campus community.
For instance, whenever tornado warnings are received, APSU sends text and email messages to students, faculty and staff, and the outdoor public address system brings weather warnings to attention.
Because of APSU’s efforts to keep the campus informed of weather situations, the National Weather Service has certified APSU as a StormReady community. [Read more]
APSU to hold weather spotter training session next week
February 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The National Weather Service will conduct storm spotter training next week at Austin Peay State University.
The class will be held from 4:00pm-6:00pm, Wednesday, February 16th in the Morgan University Center, Room 308. Reservations are needed by February 15th.
The session will focus on how to recognize adverse weather conditions such as tornadoes and thunderstorms. More information can be found at www.stormready.noaa.gov .
For more information, contact Lt. Carl Little or Sgt. Elizabeth Genthner with APSU Police by e-mail at littlec@apsu.edu or genthnerg@apsu.edu or by telephone at 931-221-7786.
