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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and parts of Western, North East, Midlands and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:40 am Saturday, 13 August 2022.

Heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts to impact eastern Tasmania on Sunday

Weather Situation
A low pressure system will form to the northeast of Tasmania tonight and move towards the southwest. The low is expected to be slow-moving over northeastern Tasmania on Sunday and direct widespread rainfall and strong southeasterly wind with damaging gusts over eastern and southern Tasmania during the day. The low will remain over or near eastern Tasmania while weakening on Monday before moving away to the east during Tuesday.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, Central North and Midlands
Moderate to HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING will develop about northeastern Tasmania from early Sunday morning and is likely to spread southwards throughout Sunday, easing early on Monday. Rainfall totals of 50 to 70 mm are likely in the 24 hours up to midnight Sunday, with isolated falls up to 150 mm possible about elevated terrain. 6 hour rainfall accumulations may reach 80 mm about elevated terrain and eastern slopes.
Strong southeasterly winds averaging 40 to 50km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 80 km/h are possible about eastern parts of the warning area from early Sunday morning, particularly about exposed coastal areas and high terrain. Winds are expected to contract to the southeast from Sunday afternoon and then ease during Sunday evening.
A Flood Watch is current for the North East, South East and Huon catchments, see http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/.
Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Swansea, Bicheno, Orford, New Norfolk, Hobart, Geeveston, Dover and Dodges Ferry.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
* Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving.
* Clear drains and gutters on premises prior to severe weather arriving.
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* 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 5:00 pm AEST 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Road Weather Alert for Tasmania

for North East, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts

Issued at 10:10 AM EST on Saturday 13 August 2022

Road weather alert for reduced visibility in heavy rain for the following areas:
North East, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts
Reduced visibility in heavy rain will make road conditions dangerous during Sunday in parts of the North East, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts.

For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police.

The next alert will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Saturday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Furneaux Islands, Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts

Issued at 10:06 AM EST on Saturday 13 August 2022

Warnings for Sunday 14 August

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Furneaux Islands, Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and southeasterly winds are expected during Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include the Furneaux Islands forecast district and parts of the Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Saturday.