Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 8:14 am Thursday, 28 November 2024.

Heavy rainfall continues for parts of the north and west.

Weather Situation: A low pressure system in bass straight is generating a rain band over the north of the state. And is expected to weaken during today and the low moves eastwards.

HEAVY RAINFALL rain which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the northwest of Tasmania today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 35 to 50 mm are likely with isolated totals up to 60 mm.

A Flood Warning has been issued for some catchments in the north. See http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/ for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Smithton, Strahan, Queenstown and Zeehan.

50 mm was recorded at Waratah in the 6 hours to 6:50 am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Clear drains and gutters on premises prior to severe weather arriving.
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
* Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.