Several strong cold fronts are moving across southern Australia, which is expected to bring more powerful storms to the region.
The Bureau of Meteorology warned that the storms, which could cause damaging winds, would affect Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia.
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The weather agency warned that the storms could affect areas in southeast NSW and South Australia on Tuesday.
Meteorologist Miriam Bradbury noted that people should monitor the warnings and stay informed about the weather conditions.
Areas in Tasmania that could be affected by flooding include the Derwent, Forth, Mersey, and Tamar rivers.
According to Bradbury, strong winds could reach speeds of up to 125 kilometers per hour in some parts of Tasmania.
People in the state should prepare for the possible effects of the storm by staying updated with emergency warnings.
The winds are expected to ease off on Tuesday afternoon. However, they will still increase again overnight.
Cheryl Ames, the acting assistant director of the State Emergency Service of Tasmania, urged the public to remain vigilant as rain and wind conditions are expected to continue throughout the week.
The combination of strong winds and high soil moisture can lead to the destruction of trees.
The warnings were issued after thousands of people in Victoria lost power during the storms that hit the state on Sunday night.
Volunteers from the Country Fire Authority responded to about 500 calls for help.
The State Emergency Service of Victoria warned residents to be ready for the wild weather, which is expected to affect the state from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday.
It noted that strong winds near the Alpine peaks could reach speeds of up to 130 kilometers per hour.
People should also avoid driving through areas with a lot of trees.
Tim Wiebusch, the head of the SES operations division in Victoria, said that the public should take the necessary steps to protect their homes and properties before the storm arrives.
He urged them to reduce their likelihood of calling for help if they get hit by the storms.
Meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said that heavy rain could cause some areas in Tasmania to receive up to 300 millimeters within the next couple of days.