Zvanična upozorenja o teškim vremenskim prilikama u blizini Newnham

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM LATE WEDNESDAY, ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM THURSDAY A broad area of low pressure over the southern mainland is forecast to move over Tasmania during Wednesday, bringing widespread showers and areas of rain. Widespread moderate rainfall totals are forecast over the north of the state, with isolated higher falls, most likely over higher ground. Catchments across Tasmania are wet following recent rainfall, and catchments are likely to react relatively quickly to further rainfall. River level rises are expected across the Flood Watch area, with minor flooding likely from late Wednesday. Isolated moderate flooding is possible from Thursday in the North Esk, South Esk and Macquarie catchments. Localised flooding of rivulets, small creeks and low-lying areas may occur in locations that receive higher rainfall. Isolated heavy rainfall can result in rapid stream rises and strong flows particularly in the west and north east of the state.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, heavy rain and showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include the North West Coast, Midlands and South East forecast districts and parts of the King Island, Central North, East Coast and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.