TAS Flood Watch: Northern River Basins
TAS Flood Watch: Northern River Basins
03-Sep-2010 10:01 AM
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TAS Flood Watch: Northern River Basins |
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Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 9:49am on Friday the 3rd of September 2010
Initial Flood Watch advice for all northern river basins.
Statement:
An approaching low will bring moderate to locally heavy rain and thunderstorms
about the northern half of the state during Saturday, before easing and
contracting to the west and south during Sunday.
Widespread totals of 30 to 40 mm are expected, with falls up to 100 mm
anticipated on the northern slopes of elevated areas, particularly in the
northeast quarter and along the Western Tiers.
Most river systems carry strong flows from rainfall over recent weeks. Further
rain during Saturday is likely to cause high levels of minor flooding by
Saturday evening.
Flash flooding late in the morning is probable in some areas, particularly when
rainfall rates are expected to be at their heaviest.
Strong and dangerous flows will be a hazard in most rivers and streams. Low
level roads and bridges may be at risk to flooding.
Weather Outlook:
Rain extending statewide during Saturday morning, with locally heavy falls and
possible flash flooding about the north.
Flood warnings, river and rainfall data is available here.
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