2018 Launceston Cup weather forecast

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting light rain across Tasmania on Wednesday morning, with rain increasing in the afternoon as a cold front passes. 

A maximum of eight millimetres of rain is predicted for Launceston. 

Light northerly winds are expected to reach a maximum of 30 km/h in the morning, before becoming north-westerly in the afternoon, reaching a maximum of 35 km/h. 

The UV Index was expected to reach nine, which is “very high”. Launceston Cup punters should wear sun protection from 9.40am to 4.50pm. 

The bureau has predicted Wednesday will reach a maximum of 24 degrees. 

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