Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds for Furneaux Islands, North East, Central North and parts of East Coast, North West Coast, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:23 pm Saturday, 16 November 2024. Heavy rainfall and damaging winds over northern Tasmania on Sunday. Weather Situation An approaching cold front with very moist and windy conditions ahead of it is bringing areas of rain and thunderstorms from early Sunday morning. The front will then cross the state during Sunday afternoon with colder, gusty conditions behind it. HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Furneaux Islands, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for northern and northeastern districts of Tasmania from early Sunday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 20 to 40 mm is likely, with isolated totals up to 80mm possible with thunderstorms. DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely about elevated terrain from early Sunday morning, but are also possible at lower elevations with thunderstorms. The HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WIND risks are expected to ease during Sunday afternoon once the front has crossed the state. Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Launceston, Scottsdale, Whitemark, Bridport and Fingal. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Supervise children closely. * Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings. * Manage pets and livestock. * Clear drains and gutters on premises prior to severe weather arriving. * Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters. * Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. * Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. * Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. * Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Saturday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.