Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Central North and parts of Western, North West Coast
and Midlands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:53 pm Monday, 1 April 2024.
Heavy rainfall developing across the north early on Tuesday
morning.
Weather Situation: A low pressure system is crossing the state
later tonight. A thick cloud band moving south over Tasmania ahead
of a strong upper trough will lead to a risk of heavy rainfall
about the north of the state early Tuesday morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for
the Central North district and parts of the Midlands, North West
Coast and Western districts early Tuesday morning. Six-hourly
rainfall totals between 30 to 50 mm are likely, with isolated falls
to 60 mm possible.
Heavy rainfall is forecast to ease below warning thresholds by
late Tuesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Smithton,
Sheffield, Deloraine, Launceston and George Town.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Clear drains and gutters on premises prior to severe weather
arriving.
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to
TasNetworks on 132 004.
* Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further
advice.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.
01/Apr/2024 12:38 PM