Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Upper Derwent Valley, Central Plateau and parts of
Western, South East, North East, East Coast, Central North,
Midlands and North West Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 9:27 pm Wednesday, 28 February 2024.
Damaging winds about elevated peaks
Weather Situation: A low to the west of the State is driving
strong upper winds which are impacting elevated parts of the State.
The low is expected to move to the south east overnight, before
moving away from the State during Thursday.
Damaging wind gusts about elevated peaks above 1000m. Mean wind
speeds above 80 km/h with gusts around 120 km/h possible overnight,
easing later during Thursday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Oatlands, New Norfolk,
Bothwell, Tarraleah, Geeveston and Huonville.
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.
28/Feb/2024 10:35 AM