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, South East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts. Issued at 8:28 am Friday, 17 April 2026. Damaging winds have eased. Weather Situation A strong southwesterly airstream continues over the state today, however winds are not expected to exceed warning thresholds. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands This warning is now cancelled. A wind gust of 148km/h was observed at kunanyi/Mt Wellington at 4:49pm on Thursday. 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]