Severe Weather Warning for TAS

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for Furneaux Islands, North East and East Coast Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:58 pm Wednesday, 27 May 2026. Risk of heavy rainfall has eased, moderate rainfall expected. Weather Situation A small low pressure system is moving through Bass Strait, with elevated moisture in an easterly flow being directed over Tasmania. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: Furneaux Islands, North East and East Coast The risk of heavy rainfall has eased, however, moderate rainfall is still expected about eastern and northeastern parts of Tasmania this evening. The weather is being closely monitored and a separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued should localised heavy rainfall become a risk. 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]