Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands Forecast Districts. Issued at 12:08 pm Friday, 27 December 2024. Winds have eased over the southeast. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands Severe weather is no longer occurring in Tasmania. The immediate threat of severe weather has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. 144 km/h wind gust recorded at Kunanyi (Mount Wellington) at 8:48am 117 km/h wind gust recorded at Tasman Island Airport at 5:19am The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Supervise children closely. * Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters. * Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. * Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.