Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning for TAS

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Western, Upper Derwent Valley, North West Coast, Central North and Central Plateau Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:58 am Saturday, 27 July 2024.

Severe thunderstorms have eased in the west of the State.

Weather Situation
A strong cold front moving over western parts of the State has brought heavy rainfall, which has now eased.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, North West Coast, Central North and Central Plateau
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Burnie at 8:18 pm.
52 mm of rainfall was recorded at Lake Plimsoll in the 3 hours to 8:48 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* 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.

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