Cancellation of Severe Weather Warning
For people in Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:14pm Wednesday, 28 December 2022.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in Tasmania. The immediate threat of severe weather has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
Maximum wind gusts until 4pm today:
- 131 km/h at Scotts Peak at 09:40am.
- 126 km/h at Maatsuyker Island at 09:31am.
- 122 km/h at Mt Wellington at 12:42pm.
- 113 km/h at Hartz Mountains at 11:07am.
- 106 km/h at Tasman island at 10:43am.
- 102 km/h at Cape Bruny at 10:27am.
- 98 km/h at Hobart Airport at 10:27am.
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. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau’s website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210.
