Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
Warning to Sheep Graziers
for the Upper Derwent Valley, King Island, Furneaux Islands, North West Coast, Central North, North East, Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts
Issued at 4:57pm on Tuesday 12 July 2016.
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong westerly winds are expected during Tuesday and Wednesday.
During Wednesday morning, snow is expected to settle to around 100 metres in the southern and western halves of the state. Areas likely to be affected include the King Island, Furneaux Islands, North West Coast, Central North, North East, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts.
There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
The next warning will be issued by 11pm Tuesday.
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