Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 10:00 PM EST on Monday 02 August 2021
for the period until midnight EST Tuesday 03 August 2021

Wind Warnings for Monday 02 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, East of Flinders Island and Central West Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Coast

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 03 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast and Central West Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central North Coast, Lower East Coast and South East Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:00 am EST Tuesday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River
Issued at 03:00 PM EST on Monday 02 August 2021
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 12

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT STRATHBRIDGE AND WESTWOOD BRIDGE
Minor flooding is easing along the Meander River above Deloraine and around Deloraine to Strathbridge.
Minor flooding will continue around Strathbridge and Westwood Bridge during Monday.
Since 9:00 am Monday, no rainfall was recorded across the Meander River catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Monday.
Strong and dangerous flows will be a hazard over the next couple of days.

Meander River above Deloraine:
No further flooding is expected along the Meander River above Deloraine.
The Meander River at Meander is currently at 1.50 metres and falling.
The Meander River at Meander will remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Monday.

Meander River - Deloraine to Strathbridge:
No further flooding is expected along the Meander River - Deloraine to Strathbridge.
The Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge peaked at 2.28 metres around 07:00 am Sunday 01 August and is currently at 1.44 metres and falling.
The Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge will remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Monday.

Meander River below Strathbridge:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Meander River below Strathbridge.
The Meander River at Strathbridge peaked at 6.09 metres around 08:00 am Monday 02 August and is currently at 6.07 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Meander River at Strathbridge is expected to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Monday. The river level is likely to fall below the minor flood level (5.00 m) Tuesday morning.

The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is peaking at 4.35 metres, with minor flooding.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Monday. The river level is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Tuesday morning.

Liffey River:
River levels are elevated along the Liffey River.

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au}
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 04:00 pm EST on Tuesday 03 August 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Meander River at Meander,1.50,Falling,02:09 PM MON 02/08/21
Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,1.44,Falling,02:00 PM MON 02/08/21
Meander River at Strathbridge,6.07,Steady,12:00 PM MON 02/08/21
Meander River at Westwood Bridge,4.35,Steady,02:20 PM MON 02/08/21
Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,1.10,Steady,12:15 PM MON 02/08/21
Liffey River at Carrick,1.01,Steady,12:00 PM MON 02/08/21

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.