Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 04:05 PM EST on Friday 19 August 2022
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 20 August 2022

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 and Central West Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
South East Coast and South West Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 20 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Upper East Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Storm Bay, Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Lower East Coast, South East Coast and Central West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:00 am EST Saturday.
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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 North Esk River
Issued at 01:01 PM EST on Friday 19 August 2022
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 10

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE SATURDAY AT CORRA LINN
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Friday, 5-15 mm of rainfall has been recorded across the North Esk Catchment. Rainfall totals of 5-15 mm are forecast for remainder of Friday.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.

St Patricks River:
Minor flooding may occur along the St Patricks River.
The St Patricks River at Nunamara Offtake is currently at 1.05 metres and falling, below minor flood level.
The St Patricks River at Nunamara Offtake may reach the minor flood level (1.50 m) Saturday morning, based on forecast rainfall.

Upper North Esk River:
River levels rises are likely in the Upper North Esk River
Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding is likely along the Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 2.65 metres and falling, below minor flood level.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.70 m) Saturday morning, based on forecast rainfall.The river level may peak near 3.00 metres Saturday afternoon.

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 01:00 pm EST on Saturday 20 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara Offtake,1.05,Falling,12:45 PM FRI 19/08/22
North Esk River at Ballroom,1.43,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 19/08/22
North Esk River at Corra Linn,2.65,Falling,12:52 PM FRI 19/08/22

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 Macquarie River
Issued at 12:11 PM EST on Friday 19 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING IS CONTINUING AT CRESSY PUMPS AND LAKE LEAKE
Minor flooding is occurring in the Macquarie River around Cressy Pumps and along the Elizabeth River at Lake Leake.
Rainfall totals of 5-10 mm has been observed in the Macquarie River catchment up to 9:00 am Friday.
Rainfall totals of 5-10 mm are forecast for the Macquarie River catchment for the remainder of Friday.
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 1.93 metres and steady, around minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Ross is likely to remain around the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Friday. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Saturday.

Elizabeth River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Elizabeth River.
The Lake Leake is currently spilling and is at 5.30 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Lake Leake is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) for the next few days.

Isis River:
River levels are elevated along the Isis River.
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 3.72 metres and steady, with minor flooding,
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Friday and into Saturday.

Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River:
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 Saturday 20 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Macquarie River at Trefusis,1.61,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,1.15,Steady,11:09 AM FRI 19/08/22
Macquarie River at Ross,1.93,Steady,11:12 AM FRI 19/08/22
Macquarie River at Fosterville,1.25,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Lake Leake (Lake Level),5.30,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Elizabeth River downstream Lake Leake,0.58,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Macquarie River at Morningside,2.72,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Isis River at Barton,1.12,Steady,11:26 AM FRI 19/08/22
Lake River at Parknook,1.33,Steady,11:15 AM FRI 19/08/22
Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,3.72,Steady,11:15 AM FRI 19/08/22

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 South Esk River
Issued at 11:11 AM EST on Friday 19 August 2022
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 12

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT FINGAL AND PERTH.
Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk river at Fingal and Perth.
Flooding has extended into lower Meander around Westwood Bridge, where minor flooding is now easing.
Since 9 am Thursday rainfall totals of 10- 20 mm have been observed across the South Esk River catchment. Rainfall totals of 10-20 mm are forecast for the remainder of Friday into Saturday.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.
Inundation of low-lying areas about Westwood Bridge may be a hazard.

South Esk River above Fingal:
Elevated river levels are occurring along the South Esk river above Fingal.
St Pauls River:
Minor flooding is likely along the St Pauls River.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is currently at 1.55 metres and steady,below minor flood level.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is likely to reach the minor flood level (1.70 m) Saturday morning.

South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn.
The South Esk River at Fingal is currently peaking around 4.48 metres, with minor flooding.
The South Esk River at Fingal is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Friday and Saturday.

The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 3.27 metres and falling,below minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Llewellyn is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Friday and into Saturday.

South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth:
Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth.
The South Esk at Perth is currently at 4.22 metres and steady.
The South Esk at Perth is likely to remain around the minor flood level (4.30 m) during Friday and into Saturday.Forecast rainfall may cause small renewed rises and keep river levels elevated during Saturday.

South Esk River - Perth to Longford:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the South Esk River - Perth to Longford.
The South Esk River at Longford is currently at 2.70 metres and steady,below the minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Longford is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m) during Friday.

South Esk River around Hadspen and Lake Trevallyn:
Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk River around Hadspen and Lake Trevallyn.
The South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond is currently at 128.19 metres and falling.
The South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond is likely to remain below the minor flood level (128.20 m) during 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 11:30 am EST on Saturday 20 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,0.68,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,1.15,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
South Esk River at Mathinna,1.08,Falling,10:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
South Esk River at Fingal,4.48,Falling,10:44 AM FRI 19/08/22
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,1.55,Steady,10:21 AM FRI 19/08/22
St Pauls River above Avoca,1.38,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
South Esk River at Llewellyn,3.27,Falling,10:15 AM FRI 19/08/22
South Esk River at Perth,4.22,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
South Esk River at Longford,2.70,Steady,10:28 AM FRI 19/08/22
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,128.19,Falling,10:15 AM FRI 19/08/22

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 09:57 AM EST on Friday 19 August 2022
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STRATHBRIDGE FRIDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WESTWOOD BRIDGE
The lower Meander River around Westwood Bridge is steady with minor flooding, caused by floodwater from the South Esk River.
Rainfall totals of 5-10 mm have been observed in the Meander catchment in the 24 hours to 9 am Friday.
Rainfall totals of up to 10 mm are forecast for the remainder of Friday.
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 Friday and into Saturday.
The Meander River at Meander peaked below the minor flood level Thursday evening and is currently at 1.58 metres and falling.

Meander River - Deloraine to Strathbridge:
Forecast rainfall is expected to cause renewed river level rises during Friday and into Saturday.
The Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge peaked below the minor flood level Friday morning and is currently at 1.50 metres and steady.

Meander River below Strathbridge:
Minor flooding is likely along the Meander River below Strathbridge.
The Meander River at Strathbridge is currently at 3.62 metres and rising, below minor flood level.
The Meander River at Strathbridge may reach the minor flood level (5.00 m) Friday evening.

The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is currently at 4.38 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is likely to remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday.

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 Saturday 20 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Meander River at Meander,1.58,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,1.50,Steady,09:15 AM FRI 19/08/22
Meander River at Strathbridge,3.62,Rising,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Meander River at Westwood Bridge,4.38,Steady,09:05 AM FRI 19/08/22
Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,2.15,Falling,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Liffey River at Carrick,1.17,Rising,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22

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.