Tasmania's hammering from wild weather is continuing, with thousands of people without electricity and a flood evacuation underway. Follow live
Tas mania's hammering from wild weather is continuing, with thousands of people without electricity and a flood evacuation underway.
"It's ebbing and flowing; we've got high tide at 8am which will be the next sort of peak that we face, and of course the water keeps coming with the rain overnight further upstream so we'll be watching and acting.""They also haven't had power for a couple of days, and that's not expected to come back on until at least this afternoon."
King Island Airport was hit with winds reaching a whopping 157 kilometres per hour, with Launceston Airport winds reaching 130 kilometres. "People in this are asked to use all the information available to ensure which warning is relevant to them and when planning what action they will take.” "This weather situation is prolonged and evolving, and we are continuously monitoring it. It's crucial for people to make informed decisions and prioritise their safety."For those affected in the Derwent River, Meadowbank to Macquarie Plains and Styx River, Bushy Park to Macquarie Plains and surrounds area, anThe Bureau of Meteorology says there are lots of forecast locations along rivers around around the country.
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