The Bureau of Meteorology has advised people to batten down the hatches, as a severe weather warning for damaging winds across Tasmania continues for a second day.
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Wind gusts exceeding 100km/h were felt across the state on Tuesday, as a strong northwesterly airstream and cold front developed.
The strongest winds were felt in the state’s South, with gusts of 144km/h recorded at Mount Wellington.
Damaging winds of 70km/h with peak gusts of up to 110km/h were predicted across all of Tasmania until early Tuesday evening.
Another strong northwesterly airstream is expected to develop again on Wednesday afternoon, affecting parts of the state’s East, West and North Coast.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Launceston, St Helens, Swansea, Strahan, New Norfolk and Hobart.
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Minor flood warnings were also in place for the Meander River, with the Meander Dam full and spilling as of Tuesday afternoon.
According to BOM, flooding is not expected to extend further downstream to Deloraine and Strathbridge during Tuesday and Wednesday morning, but may develop at these locations later in the week.
Strong and dangerous flows will be a hazard over the next few days.
An initial flood watch is also in place for the North West, North and North East, Derwent and Huon catchments, as well as a minor flood warning for the North Esk River.
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.