Tasmanians have been warned to brace for impact as wind gusts as high as 120km/h hit the state on Wednesday morning.
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The State Emergency Service has established resources at operation centre’s in the state’s north, south and northwest in response to the weather event.
SES assistant director Leon Smith warned fallen trees and power outages were likely.
“With the ground at saturation point following winter rains, it is more likely that trees are unstable and the likelihood of them being blown over in strong winds is increased,” he said.
A statewide severe weather warning for damaging winds is current for Wednesday, as a cold front crosses the state.
A severe weather warning for abnormally high tides along the north coast also remains in place.
Winds are predicted to remain very strong and gusty throughout the day, decreasing in the evening according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Rainfall totals of up to 40 milometres are expected in the west and southwest, with river rises and minor flooding possible.
Minor flooding warnings are in place for the River Derwent, as well as final flood warnings for the Huon River and River Derwent Basin.
Jessica Willard
Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.
Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.
