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12/08/2022
Issued: 4:30pm AEST on Friday 12 August 2022
Tasmania’s jap and southern areas are forecast to have moist and windy circumstances on Sunday as a result of a low-pressure system anticipated close to the east or northeast of Tasmania.
The forecast on Sunday is for 24-hour rainfall totals of 30-50 mm with remoted greater falls doable, notably on elevated floor. The main target of the heaviest rainfall will likely be across the southeast.
With catchments already comparatively moist, rivers are more likely to be attentive to any quantity of rainfall and a Flood Watch has been issued for elements of jap and southern Tasmania.
Minor flooding is predicted within the Flood Watch space with an opportunity of remoted average flooding.
A Street Climate Alert for lowered visibility in heavy rain may very well be issued on Sunday.
Sturdy south-easterly winds are additionally probably on Sunday with a slight likelihood of damaging winds.
The Bureau continues to watch the positioning of the low-pressure system.
Situations are anticipated to ease on Monday.
Communities are suggested to remain updated with the newest forecasts and warnings through the Bureau’s web site and BOM climate app and comply with the recommendation of emergency companies.
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