Statements
Potentially damaging winds overnight
• A Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds has been issued as a cold front approaches Tasmania.
• Northwesterly winds will average 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h expected around parts of eastern and central Tasmania late this evening and early Friday morning.
• Showers extend statewide this evening ahead of the front with totals around 5-15mm about the north and west, and 30-40mm about the Western Tiers.
• Showers continue on Friday with expected totals of 15-25mm in the west, 10-20mm in the north and 30-50mm over elevated areas in the north and west, but will begin to ease Friday evening.
• A Flood Watch is likely to be issued later today; location and full details will be listed at www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/
• All warnings issued are available at: www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/
What’s the difference between a flood watch and a flood warning? Find out at www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml
Kelly McNeill Media and Communication Manager | Tasmania & Antarctica