Severe Weather Warning In Place For Intense Rainfall and Wind

Heavy rainfall has the potential to cause flash flooding in northern Tasmania overnight Wednesday and into Thursday.

A severe weather warning is in place in the state’s north and central regions, and the east coast, which is predicted to be hit by dangerous winds.

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The Bureau of Meteorology has forecasted the 24-hour total on Thursday to be between 60 to 120mm, with isolated totals peaking 200mm over higher terrain. 

Locally intense rainfall which may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is also possible over inland parts of northwest Tasmania particularly around the Western Tiers, with six-hourly intense rainfall totals up to 100 mm, and 24-hour totals in excess of 300mm.

State Emergency Services said widespread minor or moderate flooding is likely from Thursday and major flooding is possible at some locations.

“People are encouraged to be aware of the forecast and prepare their property before the rain arrives,” SES Acting Director Leon Smith said.

“This means knowing your flood risk and understanding whether your property is prone to flooding.

“With the ground being saturated in many areas of Tasmania, rivers will rise quickly over coming days.”

Locations predicted could be affected include: Burnie, Devonport, Launceston, St Helens, Strahan and Swansea.

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