Derwent Valley weather warnings

Bureau of Meterology 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 3:31pm on Sunday 3 September 2017. 

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong northwesterly winds are expected during Monday. Areas likely to be affected include the King Island, Furneaux Islands and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts and parts of the North West Coast, Central North, North East, Midlands, East Coast 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 Sunday.


Road Weather Alert
for the Upper Derwent Valley, North West Coast, North East, Western, Central Plateau, Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts

Issued at 3:30pm on Sunday 3 September 2017. 

Snow covered roads above 200 metres will make driving conditions dangerous during Monday in parts of the North West Coast, North East, Western, Central Plateau, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts.

For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police.

The next alert will be issued by 11pm Sunday.