STRONGS winds and rising river levels are expected to continue on Friday.
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WET: Launcestonians reached for their umbrellas on Thursday, after wild weather was predicted. No significant damage was caused despite the conditions. Picture: Phillip Biggs
Tasmanians escaped forecasted wild conditions on Thursday, after bracing for the same low pressure system that wreaked havoc on South Australia, rendering the entire state without power.
Tasmania’s damage was contained to fallen trees across roadways, but the Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service have warned the danger has not yet passed.
SES acting director Brian Edmonds urged residents to:
- Drive to the conditions
- Be mindful of the impacts of possible flooding and take precautions
- Beware of damaged trees and power lines
- Farmers and graziers on low lying areas are advised to move stock and agricultural equipment to higher ground
- Secure outdoor items
- Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings
- Manage pets and livestock
- Be prepared in case of power outages
- Ensure drains and gutters are clear of debris
- People in coastal areas should be aware that waves up to five metres are possible
- Monitor the Tasmania Police website http://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts
- See warnings at www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/
One hundred and thirteen kilometres per hour were recorded on Tasman Island on Thursday.
Heavy rain is expected to move further south on Friday.
BOM is monitoring river rises in the Derwent, Jordan and Huon rivers.
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