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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Weather Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, Central Plateau and parts of North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:02 pm Monday, 19 August 2019.

DAMAGING WINDS POSSIBLE FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Weather Situation:
A cold front embedded in a strong and gusty west to southwesterly flow will cross Tasmania on Tuesday.

DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS are possible in all western, southern and central areas, as well as over the far northeast and the Bass Strait Islands. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible from around midday on Tuesday, although elevated areas above 400m may experience gusts up to 110km/h.

Winds will begin to ease over southeast Tasmania by Tuesday evening, but will likely continue overnight in western and central areas, and through Bass Strait, before easing by Wednesday afternoon. Winds will however remain fresh and gusty for several days.

Locations which may be affected include Currie, Smithton, Oatlands, Whitemark, Orford, Strahan, Hobart, and Geeveston.

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.
* 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 am AEST Tuesday.

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

Updated Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania
Issued at 10:00 pm EST on Monday 19 August 2019
for the period until midnight EST Tuesday 20 August 2019.

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

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 20 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel,
Central Plateau Lakes, South West Lakes, Far North West Coast, Central North
Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Lower East
Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following area:
Upper 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

Road Weather Alert for Tasmania
for Central Plateau forecast district.

Issued at 3:58 pm EST on Monday 19 August 2019.

Snow covered roads above 700 metres will make driving conditions dangerous
during Monday in parts of the Central Plateau forecast district.

The road weather alert for the Western and Midlands forecast districts has been
cancelled, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further alerts
will be issued if necessary.
For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police.
The next alert will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Monday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Warning to Sheep Graziers
for the North West Coast, Midlands, Upper Derwent Valley and South East
forecast districts.

Issued at 9:58 pm EST on Monday 19 August 2019.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and strong
westerly winds are expected during Monday evening and Tuesday. Areas likely to
be affected include parts of the North West Coast district during Monday
evening, and parts of the Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North West Coast
and Midlands forecast districts during Tuesday. There is a risk of losses of
lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Furneaux Islands forecast district has
been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Tuesday.