Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning for TAS
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Western Forecast District.
Issued at 6:55 pm Saturday, 31 August 2024.
The risk of heavy rainfall has eased in the southwest.
Weather Situation
A strong cold front is approaching Tasmania today, bringing showers and thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms are easing as they move east and the risk of further heavy rainfall has decreased.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Western
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
A Severe Weather Warning remains in effect over Tasmania for Damaging to Locally Destructive Winds. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/
18.6MM IN 30 MINUTES TO 3:58PM WAS RECORDED AT LOW ROCKY POINT.
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.