Severe Weather Warning for TAS

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for Western, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:40 am Friday, 8 May 2026. Damaging wind gusts over the Western Tiers easing. Weather Situation A tight pressure gradient sits over Tasmania generated by a frontal system in the Tasman Sea and a large high pressure system to the west of the state. A vigorous southwesterly airstream over the state is weakening, easing the risk of damaging wind gusts over elevated terrain. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: Western, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands This warning is now cancelled. 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]