Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for South East, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:15 pm Saturday, 22 August 2026. Damaging winds are no longer occurring this afternoon. Weather Situation A fast moving cold front crossed the state this morning, bringing gusty west to southwesterly conditions for much of Tasmania. These winds have eased below warning thresholds. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: South East, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands This warning is now cancelled. Cape Bruny recorded a wind gust of 117 km/h at 8:00 am. Strahan Airport recorded a wind gust of 113 km/h at 2:08 am. Scotts Peak Dam recorded a wind gust of 98 km/h at 1:47 am. 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. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.