Statements
Damaging winds across all of Tasmania
Senior Meteorologist Alex Melitsis from the Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania
Weather forecasts and warnings are regularly updated on our website at www.bom.gov.au/tas
Alex is covering the following points in this forecast:
• Severe weather warning current for damaging winds across all of Tasmania
• Strong northwesterly winds with gusts up to 100 km/h this afternoon
• Strongest winds late afternoon/evening of around 110 km/h in the southern half of the state, possibly in excess of 120 km/h in elevated areas
• Winds are due to a vigorous cold front crossing Tasmania this evening
• Later in the week: potential for significant rain during Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Kelly McNeill Media and Communication Manager | Tasmania & Antarctica