Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Western Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:47 am Wednesday, 27 November 2024.

Heavy rainfall with storms about parts of northwestern Tasmania.

Weather Situation:A very moist airmass and an upper trough are producing storms with heavy rainfall over Bass Strait, moving onshore onto the northern Tasmanian coastline.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Ulverstone, Sheffield and George Town.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.