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• Sheep Graziers Warning for Midlands, Upper Derwent Valley, South East & North West and East coasts

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  Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania Warning to Sheep Graziers for North West Coast, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts Issued at 06:41 PM EDT on Saturday 14 October 2023 Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas: North West Coast, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds are expected during Saturday and Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include the Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts and parts of the North West Coast, Midlands and East Coast forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions. The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EDT Saturday.

• Gale Warning Banks Strait & Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Is, Channel & Far North West, CN, Lower East, South East & South West coasts

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  Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania Issued at 04:14 PM EDT on Saturday 14 October 2023 for the period until midnight EDT Sunday 15 October 2023 Wind Warnings for Saturday 14 October Gale Warning for the following areas: Channel, Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Lower East Coast, South East Coast and South West Coast Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Central Plateau Lakes, South West Lakes, Upper East Coast and Central West Coast Wind Warnings for Sunday 15 October Gale Warning for the following areas: Lower East Coast, South East Coast and South West Coast Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Storm Bay, Channel, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast and Central West Coast Cancellation for the following areas: Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay and Far North West Coast The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Sunday. ================================================================================ Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones. ================================================================================

• Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Huon River

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  Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Huon River Issued at 02:26 PM EDT on Saturday 14 October 2023 By Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT TAHUNE BRIDGE SATURDAY EVENING In the 24 hours to 2:00 pm Saturday, rainfall totals of up to 65 mm have been observed across the Huon River catchment, causing river level rises upstream of Tahune. Minor flooding is likely to develop at Tahune Bridge around Saturday evening. Rainfall is forecast to ease during Saturday into Sunday, with a further 15-30 mm possible. Huon River above Tahune: River level rises are occurring along the Huon River above Tahune. Minor flooding is expected at Harrisons Opening late Saturday afternoon. Picton River: No recent river level observations are available along the Picton River. Based on recent rainfall observations, river levels are likely rising along the Picton River. Huon River - Tahune to Judbury: Minor flooding is likely along the Huon River at Tahune. The Huon River at Tahune Bridge is currently below the minor flood level (4.00 metres) at 2.98 metres and rising. The Huon River at Tahune Bridge is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.00 metres) around Saturday evening. Flood Safety Advice: SES flood warnings can be found at TasALERT www.alert.tas.gov.au Flood and storm safety advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au} For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500. For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately. Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EDT on Sunday 15 October 2023. Latest River Heights: Huon River at Harrisons Opening,4.78,Rising,02:17 PM SAT 14/10/23 Huon River at Tahune Bridge,3.08,Rising,02:22 PM SAT 14/10/23 Huon River at Judbury,2.15,Rising,02:18 PM SAT 14/10/23 Huon River at Huonville,1.65,Steady,02:03 PM SAT 14/10/23 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.