Highway clear
2pm: The Huon Highway at Southport is now clear from the earlier fallen powerlines.
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Fallen powerlines blocking roads
11.15am: Police are in attendance on the Huon Highway at Southport, near Old Hastings Road, where fallen powerlines are blocking the road.
Motorists are advise that the road is anticipated to be blocked for at least two hours while TasNetworks attend.
BOM issue weather warning
11.00am: The Bureau of Meteorology has reported of winds over 130km/h in Tasmania.
A severe weather warning for damaging winds has been issued for Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, Central Plateau, Midlands and parts of Western, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.
High winds reported this morning include :
- 131 km/h at Scotts Peak at 9.40am
- 126 km/h at Maatsuyker Island at 9.31am
- 115 km/h at Mt Wellington at 9.12am
- 106 km/h at Hartz Mountains at 9am
- 106 km/h at Tasman island at 10.43am
- 102 km/h at Cape Bruny at 10.27am
Winds are expected to ease from the west throughout the day.
Police urge motorists driving in areas affected by strong winds to drive with caution and be alert for debris.
EARLIER: Man killed by falling tree
A 70-year-old man from Queensland has died after he was struck by a falling branch.
In a statement, police said the incident happened at Tarraleah on Wednesday morning.
"Police and emergency services were called to a scene on the Lyell Highway about 8:10am after receiving reports of a man who had been injured," police said.
The man was provided medical treatment at the scene but did not survive his injuries. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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Satria Dyer-Darmawan is a journalist for The Examiner and considers himself to be an all rounder. Originally from the Central Coast of NSW, Satria has worked in Alice Springs and North Queensland and isn't afraid to immerse himself in regional communities.
Satria Dyer-Darmawan is a journalist for The Examiner and considers himself to be an all rounder. Originally from the Central Coast of NSW, Satria has worked in Alice Springs and North Queensland and isn't afraid to immerse himself in regional communities.
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Alison Foletta specialises in local government and court stories. For story tips on Ballarat and local government email: alison.foletta@austcommunitymedia.com.au
