Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Central Plateau and parts of Western, Upper Derwent Valley and North West Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:58 pm Friday, 26 July 2024.
Severe thunderstorms have developed this evening.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front to the west of Tasmania is directing a fresh northwesterly air stream over the state. Unstable conditions have led to the development of showers and thunderstorms, some are severe.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Sheffield, Strahan, Queenstown, Zeehan, Bothwell and Tarraleah.

96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Burnie at 8:18pm.

37 mm of rainfall was recorded at Lake Plimsoll in the 2 hours to 7:45pm.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.