Tasmanians are encouraged to remain alert and well informed as severe weather continues across the state.

Acting SES Assistant Director Cheryl Ames said the severe weather is anticipated to continue throughout the week, with Tasmania SES volunteer crews ready to respond to request for assistance.

“Overnight across the state we saw damaging wind gusts around 100km/h, along with continual rainfall.”

“Over the last 48 hours our Tasmania State Emergency Service crews have responded to 58 requests for assistance to storm related incidents across the state, with 29 in the south, 18 in the north and 11 in the north west.”

“Our dedicated volunteer crews remain ready and available to support the community if and where further requests for assistance are required, however, we’re urging all Tasmanians to continue to monitor the conditions and prepare appropriately.”

“While the weather may currently seem calm in your area, it’s very important to remain alert, well informed about current and forecast conditions, and be safe.”

“The Bureau of Meteorology has a severe weather warning in place for damaging wind statewide, redeveloping from the west late this evening and continuing over the weekend and into next week.”

A Flood Advice remain in place to monitor conditions and stay informed for Styx River at Bruces Bridge.

“Tasmania SES will continue to monitor the rain levels, with the possibility of widespread minor flooding due to catchments across Tasmania being relatively wet due to recent rainfall.”

“If you’re driving in an area affected by severe weather – remember the advice from Tasmania Police is to always slow down, be alert for hazards and debris on the roads, put your headlights on, and never walk, ride or drive through flood water on the roads.”

The State Emergency Service advises that people should continue to:

  • Supervise children closely.
  • Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
  • Manage pets and livestock.
  • Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
  • Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004 but never go near fallen power lines
  • Beware of damaged trees and power lines and drive to the conditions.
  • Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
  • Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees during a thunderstorm.

In an emergency people should always phone Triple Zero (000).

“If you need assistance from our SES volunteer crews please call 132 500,” said Ames.

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