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A flood warning for the North Esk River around Corra Linn has been issued for Sunday evening.
The Bureau of Meteorology reports rainfall levels have reached 35-55 millimetres over the past 48 hours, with a further 10-15 millimetres expected during Sunday.
BOM advises people to check the Tasmanian State Emergency Service social media pages for updates and advice.
EARLIER
Tasmania will be hit with severe thunderstorms on Sunday morning.
The Bureau of Meteorology predicts total rain of up to 40 millimetres to fall in the North, with the Western Tiers and North-Eastern highlands facing up to 50mm.
The Bureau said the thunderstorms were likely to produce heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding in the North-East, which could affect Bridport and Scottsdale.
Possible thunderstorms could hit the North in the morning, finishing off with strong, gusty winds later in the day.
The snowline is expected to sit around 1100 metres at night.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
- Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
- Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
- Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
- For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.
Tess Brunton
I recently returned from across the ditch where I worked at New Zealand Fairfax paper The Timaru Herald and developed a love of mountains. Originally I'm a mainlander from an area known for cheese, the Bega Valley, who also dabbled in radio at ABC RCAFF before finding a place in newspapers. I can often be found hiking, caving or climbing when I'm not cursing at my work computer or technology in general.
I recently returned from across the ditch where I worked at New Zealand Fairfax paper The Timaru Herald and developed a love of mountains. Originally I'm a mainlander from an area known for cheese, the Bega Valley, who also dabbled in radio at ABC RCAFF before finding a place in newspapers. I can often be found hiking, caving or climbing when I'm not cursing at my work computer or technology in general.
Stefan Boscia
Stefan came to The Examiner after working as a copywriter at a digital media firm in Melbourne and interning at The Conversation. He is enthusiastic about reporting on business, local government and environmental issues. When he is not chained to his work desk, Stefan enjoys getting brunch, reading Saul Bellow novels and watching Carlton games.
Stefan came to The Examiner after working as a copywriter at a digital media firm in Melbourne and interning at The Conversation. He is enthusiastic about reporting on business, local government and environmental issues. When he is not chained to his work desk, Stefan enjoys getting brunch, reading Saul Bellow novels and watching Carlton games.
