Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

WARNING
Road Weather Alert
Issued at 10:13pm on Saturday the 22nd of November 2008

Renewal of warning for roads in the eastern half of Tasmania

Southeasterly winds will tend strong and gusty about the northeast parts of the
midlands and Tamar Valley overnight, posing a hazard on exposed roads, bridges
and causeways.

For information regarding road closures, contact your local council or Tasmania
Police.

Next routine issue by 5am.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216.

The Tasmanian Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service would appreciate
this warning being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

WARNING
Warning for Sheep Graziers
Issued at 10:11pm on Saturday the 22nd of November 2008

Renewal

Warning to Sheep Graziers for northeastern and eastern grazing districts.
Colder than average temperatures, combined with scattered showers and fresh to
strong southeasterly winds may result in losses of susceptible sheep. Conditions
are expected to ease overnight.

Next routine issue by 5am.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216.

The Tasmanian Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service would appreciate
this warning being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for Damaging Winds
in areas northeast of a line from Bicheno to Devonport.

Issued at 10:10 pm on Saturday 22 November 2008

Synoptic Situation:
A low to the northeast of Tasmania is expected to intensify tonight and only
move slowly away overnight.

Southeast winds strong enough to bring down some tree branches and powerlines
are expected this evening and overnight. The strongest gusts are expected to be
90 km/h.

Recent Events:
Gusts of around 92km/h are currently being observed at Eddystone Point.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should secure loose outside
items.
The next warning is due to be issued by 5:00 am Sunday

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216. The Bureau and State Emergency
Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

FLOOD WATCH ADVICE
Issued at 10:07pm on Saturday the 22nd of November 2008

Cancellation of Flood Watch advice for Northeast river basins

Statement:
The rain has eased and the scattered showers expected tonight will ease by
morning. There is no longer a flood threat.

Weather Outlook:
Scattered showers easing overnight.

Next advice: No further advice will be issued.

Warnings are available on "WeatherCall", number 1900 955 359 [approx. cost of 77
cents/min., inc. GST] and on the Bureau's web site,
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/tas.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Small Craft Wind Alert
for Southwest and Central Plateau Lakes
Issued at 10:03pm on Saturday the 22nd of November 2008

Renewal
South to southeast winds 10 to 20 knots, locally 25 knots on the Central Plateau
from early morning, easing to 5 to 15 knots Sunday evening.

Next routine issue by 5am.

Note:
WIND SPEED refers to the average speed over a 10-minute period at a height of 10
metres above the surface. It is given in knots.
GUSTS are commonly 50 per cent stronger than the average speed.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Coastal Waters Wind Warning
for all Tasmanian coastal waters with the exception of the southwest.
Issued at 10:05 pm EDT on Saturday 22 November 2008

Synoptic Situation
A low pressure system to the northeast of Tasmania is deepening, with another
low centre expected to form to the east of Tasmania during Sunday as the other
low weakens.

Gale Warning
For the Northwest, Central North, Northeast and the Upper East Coast Sandy Cape
to Wineglass Bay
In the Northwest - Southerly winds 20 to 30 knots, locally 35 knots at first.
Seas 3 to 4 metres.
In the Central north - Southerly winds 20 to 30 knots, reaching 35 knots
offshore and in the east before easing early morning. Winds lighter inshore.
Seas to 3 to 4 metres offshore.
In the east - Southeast winds 25 to 35 knots, 30 to 40 knots east of Flinders
Island, locally 45 knots. Seas 4 to 5 metres.
Confused swell to 1 metre in the north, south to southeast swell 1.5 to 2 metres
in the east, south to southwest swell 2 to 3 metres in the northwest.

Gale Warning
For the Lower East Coast, Wineglass Bay to Tasman Island
South to southeast winds 20 to 30 knots, reaching 35 knots offshore in the north
overnight. Seas to 3 to 5 metres offshore. Southerly swell to 1.5 metres.

Strong Wind Warning
For the Southeast Coast, Tasman Island to South East Cape
Southeast winds 15 to 25 knots, reaching 30 knots at times in the east. Seas 2
to 4 metres. Southerly swell near 2 metres.

Strong Wind Warning
For the Central West Coast, Low Rocky Point to Sandy Cape
South to southeast winds 20 to 30 knots. Seas 2 to 4 metres. South to southwest
swell 2.5 to 3 metres decreasing to near 2 metres during Sunday.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST

Please be aware
Wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than the averages given here,
and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.