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Sunset sparks a short-lived purple patch

RUG up readers, it’s going to be a cold one in the Derwent Valley tonight. Clear skies provided an amazing sunset over New Norfolk earlier tonight, but the purple patch was short-lived and temperatures are now making their way down to some of this winter’s coldest so far. Temperatures at

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Warning for snow and ice on the roads

Road Weather Alert for the Upper Derwent Valley, North West Coast, Central North, North East, Western, Central Plateau, Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts Issued at 4:03pm on Monday 18 July 2022. Snow covered roads above approximately 300 metres may make driving conditions dangerous during Monday about parts of

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Take care in the frosty road conditions this week

WITH ice and snow predicted on many of the state’s roads for the rest of this week, Tasmania Police have offered the following tips to help stay safe on the roads. Drive at a speed that feels safe and allows plenty of time to stop quickly and safely. Be aware

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Sheep graziers’ warning

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Upper Derwent Valley, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts Issued at 4:45pm on Sunday 17 July 2022. Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and northwest to southwesterly winds are expected during Sunday and Monday. Sunday evening and into

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Road weather warning

Road Weather Alert for the Upper Derwent Valley, North West Coast, Western, Central Plateau, Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts Issued at 4:48pm on Sunday 17 July 2022. Icy and snow covered roads above 200 metres will make driving conditions dangerous during Sunday night and Monday morning in parts

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Road weather warning for Sunday night and Monday morning

Road Weather Alert for the Upper Derwent Valley, North West Coast, Central North, North East, Western, Central Plateau, Midlands and South East forecast districts Issued at 3:37pm on Sunday 26 June 2022. Icy roads may make driving conditions dangerous during late Sunday night and Monday morning in parts of the North

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Rain flushes earlier oil spill into the river

MEASURES are being taken to contain an oil spill on the River Derwent at New Norfolk this morning. The Derwent Valley Council believes that the residue found on the river earlier today is a remnant of a spill at Laskey Car Park two weeks ago today. “We have again been

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Road weather alert renewed for Tuesday

Road Weather Alert for the Upper Derwent Valley, North West Coast, Central North, North East, Central Plateau, Midlands and East Coast forecast districts Issued at 4:01pm on Monday 13 June 2022. Icy roads will make driving conditions dangerous during Tuesday morning in parts of the North West Coast, Central North, North

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Snowy roads today, icy tomorrow

Road Weather Alert for Tasmaniafor North West Coast, Central North, North East, Central Plateau, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts Issued at 9:35am on Sunday 12 June 2022. Sunday: Snow covered roads above around 500 metres will make driving conditions dangerous during Sunday in parts of

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Stay home tonight, police recommend

STRONG winds and severe weather is affecting many parts of Tasmania this evening, and police are urging people to stay inside, and to reconsider their need to travel on the roads. Police have received reports of fallen trees and powerlines in various locations across the state, with some power and

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Severe weather warning extends into Saturday

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Furneaux Islands, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central Plateau, Midlands and parts of Western, North East and Central North Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:59 pm Friday, 10 June 2022. Damaging southwesterly wind gusts developing from Saturday

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Road weather warning and sheep graziers’ alert

Road Weather Alert for the Upper Derwent Valley, Central North, North East, Central Plateau, Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts Issued at 5:09pm on Friday 10 June 2022. Icy and snow covered roads will make driving conditions dangerous overnight on Saturday and during Sunday in parts of the Central

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