A Severe Weather Warning is current for damaging winds across southern,
eastern and central Tasmania this afternoon, then extending statewide early on
Wednesday.
Damaging northwesterly winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h are expected with peak
gusts around 110 to 120 km/h likely across the state on Wednesday. Gusts
exceeding 120 km/h are possible about elevated areas and in thunderstorms
about the north and west coasts.
The very windy conditions are caused by a deep low passing to the south of
Tasmania during Wednesday and the passage of a cold front in the early
morning.
A Severe Weather Warning for abnormally high tides along the north coast is
current for Wednesday. A high tide between 2am and 3am will coincide with
strong onshore flow, resulting in possible inundation and coastal erosion along
the north coast.
Rainfall totals of 30-40mm are expected in the west and southwest on
Wednesday. River rises are expected and minor flooding is possible at some
locations. Minor Flood Warnings are current for the Huon River and the River
Derwent.
Saturated soils in northern and western Tasmania may make trees more
susceptible to falling in strong winds.
Marine wind warnings are current for all coastal waters, southeast inshore
waters and the lakes.
Warnings are updated daily at: www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/.
Kelly McNeill Media and Communication Manager | Tasmania & Antarctica
