Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Three States in Australia
Australia’s southern states are bracing for dangerous winds as a cold front is expected to cross the region. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warnings for Tasmania, eastern Victoria, and southeast New South Wales, including the Central Tablelands and Illawarra. Destructive winds of up to 125km/h could lash parts of Tasmania, while eastern Victoria is expected to see peak gusts in excess of 90km/h. Strong and gusty westerly winds are also developing over southeastern parts of New South Wales.
Why the Severe Weather Warnings?
The strong gusts are due to a high-pressure system passing over southern Western Australia, as a cold front also passes over the east of Tasmania. Winds are generally faster over higher terrain and exposed coasts, putting these locations at risk of damaging winds more often. Tasmania has been warned of locally destructive wind gusts for the Western Tiers from mid-morning. There is also a gale warning in place for the Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast, and East Gippsland Coast.
What to Expect in Different Regions?
Hobart can expect a morning shower with a top temperature of 13 degrees. Melbourne will see showers easing with a top temperature of 15 degrees. Sydney will be partly cloudy with winds today and a top temperature of 19 degrees. Brisbane will have a calm end to the weekend with a top temperature of 22 degrees, Darwin will see a maximum temperature of 30 degrees, and in Perth, the mercury will climb to 23 degrees.
Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Surf
Apart from the strong winds, there is also a severe weather warning for damaging surf for Lord Howe Island for today and tomorrow. A strong cold front will generate “large and powerful” waves today, with significant wave heights exceeding five meters expected from tomorrow morning.
Conclusion
The severe weather warnings issued for Tasmania, eastern Victoria, and southeast New South Wales, including the Central Tablelands and Illawarra, should be taken seriously. It is important to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to stay safe. The winds are expected to ease across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales this afternoon and evening as the cold front moves further away and high pressure takes over.
Source: 9news.com.au
