Flood warnings for northern Tasmania

Flood warnings have been issued for North and Northwest Tasmania.

The regions could see rainfall ranging from 30mm to 80mm on Sunday evening and into Monday, with more rain forecast for Tuesday.

The rain could lead to rises in the Mersey River, North Esk and Meander catchments on Monday, and the South Esk's upper reaches on Tuesday.

The State Emergency Service advises that people do not try to drive, walk, swim or cycle through flood waters, beware of damaged trees and power lines, and secure outdoor items.

Farmers and graziers on low-lying areas should move stock and equipment to higher ground.

For the latest road closures, visit the Tasmania Police website http://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts.

The latest weather details can be found on the Bureau of Meteorology website www.bom.gov.au.