Strong winds and heavy rain are expected to hit the state's North on Wednesday evening, with a severe weather warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology.
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BOM meteorologist Tim Bolden said a significant cold front to the West was expected to cross the state on Wednesday afternoon, bringing up to 60 milimetres of rain and wind gust exceeding 100 km/h.
A severe weather warning for damaging winds has been issued statewide, excluding the South East and upper Derwent Valley.
Winds are expected to ease on Thursday, but a warm front in the evening will then see damaging winds redevelop about North and West Coast.
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There is a minor flood warning in place for the Meander River and North Esk River, as well as a flood watch for north west, north and north east catchments.
Mr Bolden said strong winds and rainy conditions were expected to continue into the weekend, with flooding a possibility.
"The rainfall event itself is not that spectacular, however the catchments are already saturated and we are anticipating that a lot of what falls will run into rivers and streams," he said.
"As far as a respite of the wind and rain, it really doesn't look like we will be seeing that for the next few days.
"It's really not until we get into Monday and Tuesday of next week, that we will start to see significant easing."
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.
