WITH local temperatures predicted to reach the high 30s tomorrow, the Tasmania Fire Service has declared a Day of Total Fire Ban in the state’s south, coupled with a fire weather warning from the Bureau of Meteorology. No fires may be lit or allowed to remain alight in the open
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, North West Coast, Midlands and parts of Western, Central North and Central Plateau Forecast Districts. Issued at 11:50 am Sunday, 17 January 2021. Weather Situation: West to southwesterly winds
JANUARY 11 has been declared a Day of Total Fire Ban in the state’s south, including the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands municipalities. “This is due to a significant warming event and the associated conditions of low humidity and increasing winds,” Tasmania Fire Service acting regional chief officer Ian Bounds
UPDATE 5PM: A motorcyclist is reported to be in a serious condition as a result of the crash earlier today. Hollow Tree Rd remains closed between the Lyell Hwy and Marked Tree Rd. The rider will be taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment. Motorists are asked to avoid
Warning to Sheep Graziersfor the Upper Derwent Valley, North West Coast, Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts Issued at 1:38 pm on Sunday 27 December 2020. Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers, and westerly winds are expected during Sunday night and early Monday. Areas likely
Warning to Sheep Graziersfor the Upper Derwent Valley, Furneaux Islands, North West Coast, Central North, North East, Midlands and South East forecast districts Issued at 4am on Sunday 6 December 2020. Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong westerly winds are expected during Sunday. Areas likely to
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Upper Derwent Valley, King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, South East, North East, East Coast, Central Plateau, Midlands and parts of North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:22 pm Tuesday, 1 December 2020.
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, Central Plateau, Midlands and parts of North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts. Issued at 12:30 pm Tuesday, 1 December 2020.
EMERGENCY Services are responding to a single vehicle crash on Lachlan Rd at Lachlan. As at 4pm, police say Lachlan Rd is closed between Ringwood and Illabrook roads. 4.15PM UPDATE: Police report that Lachlan Rd has been reopened to traffic.
EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a crash on Boyer Rd at Dromedary. Police say a crash occurred between two vehicles a short time ago this evening, on Boyer Rd between Tongatabu and Millvale roads, Dromedary. Serious injuries have been reported and members of the public are asked to
A BUSHFIRE ADVICE MESSAGE FOR COLLINSVALEIssued At: 21/11/2020 5:17pmThere is a bushfire at Mount Hull Road, Collinsvale.There is no immediate threat.Fire under these conditions can be difficult to control. What to do:People in Collinsvale should keep up to date by listening to ABC Local Radio or look at the TFS website at www.fire.tas.gov.au.Well prepared homes are defendable in these
for the Midlands and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districtsIssued at 3:39 pm EDT on Monday 5 October 2020. Frosts with temperatures down to -1 degrees are forecast for Tuesday morning in parts of the Midlands and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts. Please be aware: Temperatures at ground level can be
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