Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 70 km/h with gusts around 100 km/h are likely about western and central parts of Tasmania from mid-morning on Saturday, extending to the remainder of the state, including Hobart and Launceston during the afternoon. Peak wind gusts may reach 110 km/h with showers and thunderstorms about the west and northwest coasts, including King Island. For areas above 1000 metres including parts of the Central Plateau and Cradle Mountain area, DAMAGING WINDS may average 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts up to 120 km/h.
Winds are expected to shift westerly and ease below warning thresholds during Saturday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Launceston, St Helens, Swansea, Strahan, New Norfolk and Hobart.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong northwesterly winds are expected during Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

Strong Wind Warning for Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Central Plateau Lakes and South West Lakes

Strong Wind Warning for Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Central Plateau Lakes and South West Lakes

Strong Wind Warning for Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Central Plateau Lakes and South West Lakes