Fallen trees, lifted-up roofs and rogue trampolines were all the result of damaging winds felt across the state on the weekend.
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The Bureau of Meteorology have continued a severe weather warning into Monday, with gusts as high as 100km/h predicted for the state’s North.
Police and emergency services were kept busy on the weekend, as severe conditions that started Saturday evening continued to worsen.
Two men were rescued from Recherche Bay in the state’s South after their fishing vessel became stranded on a reef on Sunday morning.
A mayday call was received about 5.30am, with multiple police vessels and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter attending the scene.
The search was carried out in close to 100km/h winds and heavy seas, with the vessel located about 6am.
The men were uninjured and taken to Cockle Creek by police.
Other reports included a house that lost part of its roof in Binya Court, Kingston and a yacht that washed ashore in Tranmere.
Sergeant Nick Cooper said several trampolines had also been blown away in the strong winds.
Police confirmed a number of minor crashes, urging motorists to drive to the conditions and be mindful of hazards.
Fallen trees were reported in Longley, Howrah, Mornington, Campania, Blackmans Bay, Police Point, Deep Bay, Bonnet Hill, Burnie, Mole Creek and Strahan.
Thousands were also without power for parts of Sunday.
Affected areas included George Town, North Motton, Turners Marsh, Campbell Town and Springfield.
Fallen power lines were reported on the Tasman Highway at Bicheno.
Then about 2pm, a fast moving thunderstorm travelled across the North Coast, reaching Launceston with winds of up to 90km/h.
BOM meteorologist Tristan Oakley said the windy conditions were “significant”, with some of the strongest gusts felt at Sheffield, Strahan and Bushy Park.
A “vigorous” cold front was predicted to cross the state on Monday morning, with damaging North to North-Westerly winds continuing.
“We expect the conditions to ease early Monday afternoon behind the cold front,” Mr Oakley said.
“This is certainly some of the most significant weather the state has felt for some time. It has been a while between such strong gusts, over such a spread out period.”
With damaging winds expected to continue, the State Emergency Service has advised people to take the necessary precautions, including securing outdoor items.
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.