Heavy rain is tipped to hit southern Tasmania, with several flood warnings in place, including for areas damaged following record falls in mid-October.
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The Bureau of Meteorology predicts falls of 30-60mm on Tuesday across the southeast and lower east of the island state with higher totals in isolated areas.
Flood alerts were issues for residents along parts of the Huon River, southwest of Hobart, on Monday afternoon, warning of risks to property, livestock, equipment and crops.
Rivers in northern catchments are continuing to rise following recent rain, with moderate flood warnings in place for the Macquarie and South Esk rivers and minor warnings for the Meander and North Esk rivers.
In mid-October roughly 100 properties, plus road and bridges, were damaged following record-breaking rainfall in the state's north.
The north and northeast received 20-50mm in the 24 hours to 9am on Monday.
Wind gusts of 80-90km/h are also forecast along the southeast and east coasts on Tuesday as part of a cold front that is expected to deliver snow as low as 700m.
Australian Associated Press
