Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 04:05 PM EST on Thursday 18 August 2022
for the period until midnight EST Friday 19 August 2022

Wind Warnings for Thursday 18 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel, South West Lakes, Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound and East of Flinders Island
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Plateau Lakes

Wind Warnings for Friday 19 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:00 am EST Friday.
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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 Macquarie River
Issued at 10:58 AM EST on Thursday 18 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 10

MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT CRESSY PUMPS AND LAKE LEAKE DURING THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING IS EASING AT ROSS
Minor flooding is occurring in the Macquarie River around Cressy Pumps and Lake Leake.
No significant rainfall has been observed in the Macquarie River catchment up to 9:00 am Thursday.
Rainfall totals of 5-10 mm are forecast for the Macquarie River catchment during Thursday.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.

Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River.
The Macquarie River at Ross is currently at 2.00 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Macquarie River at Ross is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) Thursday afternoon.

Elizabeth River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Elizabeth River.
The Lake Leake is currently spilling and is at 5.35 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Lake Leake is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.

The Elizabeth River below Lake Leake is currently at 0.65 metres and steady
The Elizabeth River below Lake Leake is likely to remain below the minor flood level (0.80 m) during Thursday.

Isis River:
River levels are easing along the Isis River.
Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River:
Minor flooding has now eased along the Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is currently at 3.07 metres and steady.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is likely to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m) during Thursday.

Lake River:
River levels remain elevated along the Lake River.
Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is currently at 3.97 metres and steady, with minor flooding,
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.

Macquarie River above Mt Morriston:
Cancellation

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 12:00 pm EST on Friday 19 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Macquarie River at Trefusis,1.72,Steady,08:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,1.23,Falling,10:25 AM THU 18/08/22
Macquarie River at Ross,2.00,Falling,10:42 AM THU 18/08/22
Macquarie River at Fosterville,1.51,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Lake Leake (Lake Level),5.35,Falling,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Elizabeth River downstream Lake Leake,0.65,Steady,08:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Macquarie River at Morningside,3.07,Steady,08:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Isis River at Barton,0.81,Steady,10:26 AM THU 18/08/22
Lake River at Parknook,1.04,Steady,10:15 AM THU 18/08/22
Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,3.97,Steady,10:15 AM THU 18/08/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River
Issued at 09:44 AM EST on Thursday 18 August 2022
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WESTWOOD BRIDGE DURING THURSDAY
RENEWED RIVER LEVEL RISES EXPECTED ACROSS THE CATCHMENT FROM THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY
The lower Meander River around Westwood Bridge is steady with minor flooding, caused by floodwater from the South Esk River.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Thursday, rainfall totals of 5-15 mm have been recorded across the Meander catchment.
Rainfall totals of 15-25 mm are forecast from Thursday into Friday with renewed river level rises expected during Thursday.
Inundation of low-lying areas about Westwood Bridge may be a hazard.

Meander River above Deloraine:
Forecast rainfall is expected to cause renewed river level rises during Thursday and into Friday.
Meander River - Deloraine to Strathbridge:
Forecast rainfall is expected to cause renewed river level rises during Thursday and into Friday.
Meander River below Strathbridge:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Meander River below Strathbridge. Forecast rainfall is likely to cause renewed river level rises during Thursday and into Friday at Strathbridge.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is currently at 5.50 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river level is likely to continue falling during Thursday but with forecast rainfall renewed river levels rises are possible from Friday.

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 10:00 am EST on Friday 19 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Meander River at Meander,0.95,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,0.89,Steady,09:15 AM THU 18/08/22
Meander River at Strathbridge,1.76,Steady,08:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Meander River at Westwood Bridge,5.50,Falling,09:40 AM THU 18/08/22
Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,0.78,Steady,08:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Liffey River at Carrick,0.46,Steady,08:00 AM THU 18/08/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Final Flood Warning For The Jordan River
Issued at 08:40 AM EST on Thursday 18 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 6

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT MAURICETON
River levels along the Jordan River at Mauriceton fell below the minor flood level during Wednesday afternoon and are continuing to ease during Thursday.
No significant rainfall has been recorded since 9:00 am Wednesday. Showers are forecast over the next few days.

Jordan River:
No further flooding is expected in the Jordan River.

The Jordan River at Mauriceton is currently at 0.81 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Jordan River at Mauriceton is expected to remain below the minor flood level (0.90 m) during Thursday.

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Jordan River at Mauriceton,0.82,Steady,06:00 AM THU 18/08/22

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.