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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Weather Warning

for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in Furneaux Islands, North East and parts of East Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:50 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026.

Heavy rainfall possible over northeastern areas from early Wednesday.

Weather Situation: An upper trough will develop a low pressure system in the Tasman Sea from late Tuesday night. This low is likely to move through Bass Strait on Wednesday morning, bringing elevated moisture to northeastern Tasmania and a risk of heavy rainfall.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for northeastern and eastern parts of the state from early Wednesday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 to 50 mm are possible, with localised falls up to 80 mm possible over elevated areas. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 100 mm are possible, with localised falls up to 150 mm.

Heavy rainfall is likely to ease below warning thresholds later on Wednesday evening.

Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Swansea, Scottsdale, Whitemark, Bicheno, Fingal and Scamander.

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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Tuesday.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.