Severe weather warning cancelled

Cancellation of Severe Weather Warning for the Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:28 am on 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.

Severe Weather Warning

This warning is now cancelled.

A wind gust of 148km/h was observed at kunanyi/Mt Wellington at 4:49pm on Thursday.

Safety advice

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.

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.

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