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Possible thunderstorms for south east Tasmania this afternoon
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Thunderstorms are possible about the south east of Tasmania this afternoon
until around 8pm as a trough crosses the state.
Storms could bring short bursts of heavy rain.
We are aware there has been a public health advisory issued by the Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regarding the risk of asthma and hay
fever due to possible thunderstorms today.
Any weather warnings required will be posted at:
www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/
DHHS information about thunderstorm asthma is available here:
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth/air/thunderstorm_asthma
Kelly McNeill. Media and Communications Manager, Tasmania and Antarctica