The Bureau of Meteorology has released severe weather warnings, forecasting "damaging" winds in parts of the North-East and a flood alert for the North Esk River from mid-afternoon Wednesday.
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The Bureau forecast strong winds of up to 60 km/h across North-East Tasmania during Wednesday evening and into Thursday.
"Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with damaging wind gusts of around 100km per hour are possible over parts of the North-East and East Coast districts, and the Furneaux Islands during Wednesday evening and early Thursday morning," according to the Bureau.
The Bureau also issued a Flood Watch for the Lower Derwent and North Esk rivers, with "minor flooding" possible in both regions on Wednesday evening, following heavy rainfall around the state.
"The passage of a cold front on Wednesday evening is likely to result in showers in the north increasing later Wednesday into Thursday," according to the Bureau.
The Bureau said rainfall in the Esk catchment area during the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday morning totalled just 5mm, but there was a possibility of heavier rain later and into Wednesday evening.
"Forecast rainfall may result in river level rises later on Wednesday, with minor flooding possible from overnight Wednesday into Thursday."
It also advised bush walkers that snow as low as 700 metres is expected during Thursday in parts of the Western and Central Plateau.
In a statement, the State Emergency Service urged Tasmanians across the North and the South to "monitor weather conditions closely".
Executive Director of Tasmania SES, Mick Lowe said anybody planning a trip to the state's Alpine centres should rethink their plans.
"Anyone planning on venturing into alpine areas is advised there is potential of snow to around 700 metres about western and central Tasmania overnight, and they should reconsider bushwalking in these conditions," he said.
The SES called on Tasmanians to supervise children closely, ensure family and neighbours are aware of the severe weather warnings, and to manage pets and livestock and secure outdoor items and furniture.
Tasmanians should also plan for power outages, according to the SES.
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