Wild winds have brought down powerlines in Hobart’s northern suburbs, while Tasmania’s SES are warning residents south of the city to prepare for possible flooding.
Main Road Granton, near the York Hotel, has been closed to motorists due to fallen powerlines caused by strong winds, while other areas remain without power as a result of the weather.
Cranbrook, Dolphin Sands and Swansea are currently without power, while Deviot, Exeter and surrounds are disconnected in the north – a total of over 1,000 households.
Executive Director of Tasmania SES, Michael Lowe is urging people in southern and northern Tasmania to monitor weather conditions closely, with flood Watch and Act and Advice Warnings currently in place for the Huon River as well as a Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds in the North East and East Coast districts.
Continuous showers in the west and far south has resulted in river and creek levels rising, he said.
“Tasmania SES has issued a Watch and Act Warning for Southwest, Lonnavale, Geeveston and surrounds and a Flood Advice Warning for Judbury, Ranelagh, Huonville, Glen Huon, Woodstock, Cradoc, Glaziers Bay, Franklin, Castle Forbes Bay, Port Huon and surrounds.”
“Rivers and creeks in the Huon area are predicted to continue to rise into the afternoon before easing over the coming days.”
“If you live in the Huon River area you should monitor conditions and prepare now.”
“If you have a flood emergency plan you should check it, so you know what to do if a flood occurs.”
“We have SES volunteer crews prepared and ready to respond to incidents if needed and I encourage everyone to be aware of the weather forecast in their area and to take steps to keep safe.”
“Anyone planning on venturing into alpine areas is advised there is potential of snow to around 700 metres about western and central Tasmania overnight, and they should reconsider bushwalking in these conditions.”
