Severe Weather Warning for TAS

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for Western, Upper Derwent Valley and South East Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:56 pm Thursday, 3 September 2026. Damaging winds have now eased across the State. Weather Situation A cold front swept across the State today, bringing damaging winds. Gusty conditions remain about southern and mountain areas, with an easing trend continuing overnight. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: Western, Upper Derwent Valley and South East This warning is now cancelled. Damaging wind gusts since 12:00 pm (Thursday): 157 km/h at Maatsuyker Island at 1:32 pm. 126 km/h at Cape Bruny at 5:05 pm. 122 km/h at Scotts Peak Dam at 4:11 pm. 117 km/h at kunanyi/Mt Wellington at 4:14 pm. 111 km/h at Hartz Mountain at 3:52 pm. 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. [close]