Tasmania SES have responded to approximately 100 calls for help over the past three days during a powerful storm across the state.
Starting from Thursday, SES has received requests for assistance with tasks such as fastening windows and roofs that have been harmed by intense wind gusts, as well as removing trees and debris that have fallen onto roads and properties.
Powerful winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds this afternoon as they isolate to the far north east and east coast of the state.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued specific warnings for the following regions in each state:
- Tasmania – King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
- SA – Lower South East district
- Victoria – Central, South West, West and South Gippsland and parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East and Wimmera
- NSW and ACT – parts of South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, ACT and South West Slopes
People in the affected regions have been advised to secure outdoor items and stay indoors and away from windows while conditions are severe.
