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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Severe weather warning

Bureau of Meterology, Tasmania

Severe Weather Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:59 am Tuesday, 14 August 2018.
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS OVER TASMANIA TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND WEDNESDAY.
Weather Situation: A vigorous cold front will cross Tasmania early on Wednesday, with northwesterly winds strengthening during Tuesday ahead of it. Winds remain very strong and gusty behind the front until decreasing Wednesday evening.
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h are likely from TUESDAY about the south and east of Tasmania in the afternoon and evening.
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 110 to 120 km/h likely on WEDNESDAY, exceeding 120 km/h about elevated areas and exposed coastal locations.
Winds are expected to ease Wednesday evening.
Note that saturated soils in northern and western Tasmania may make trees more susceptible to falling in strong winds.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Launceston, St Helens, Swansea, Strahan, New Norfolk and Hobart.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
* Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving.
* Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11am Tuesday.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
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