‘Very moist and windy’: Flash flooding and power outages possible across Tasmania

Wild weather will batter Tasmania with a cold front bringing widespread showers, possible hail and strong winds over the next few days, the Bureau of Meteorology has warned.

The weather bureau has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds with gusts of up to 100km/h for the state’s west and south.

A flood watch is also current for the state’s north and Derwent Valley, while a road weather alert has been issued for the state’s entire road network.

The wild weather is expected to begin in Tasmania’s north and west on Wednesday and then spread to other parts of the state over the next few days.

The weather bureau’s Simon Louis said the cold front hitting the state would be “quite active”.

“We’re expecting to see some widespread showers, with falls of up to 25mm in the north and west, and up to 15mm in the south,” he said.

“We could also see some isolated thunderstorms, with possible hail. We’re also expecting to see some strong and gusty winds associated with the front, with gusts up to 100km/h possible in the west of the state.”

Louis said the strong winds could cause damage to property, including trees and powerlines.

The weather bureau has warned of the risk of flash flooding in some areas, particularly in the state’s north and Derwent Valley.

The Tasmania State Emergency Service is urging people to be prepared for the wild weather, particularly those who live in areas prone to flooding.

The SES has advised people to have an emergency plan in place, including a list of contact numbers and a plan for what to do if they need to evacuate.

People are also being urged to avoid driving through floodwaters, as even a small amount of water can cause a car to float.

For more information on how to prepare for wild weather, please visit the SES website.