Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for East Coast forecast district

Issued at 10:26 PM EDT on Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
East Coast forecast district
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong southwesterly winds are expected during Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the East Coast forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Thursday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for North East, East Coast, Central North and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:24 pm Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall that affected parts of northeast Tasmania has contracted east and eased.

Weather Situation
A cold front traversed Tasmania that when combined with an upper-level trough and high atmospheric moisture generated severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over parts of northeast Tasmania today. The risk of severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall has now passed with the cold front moving off the east coast.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
North East, East Coast, Central North and Midlands
This warning is now cancelled. Further showers and isolated thunderstorms remain possible for eastern parts of Tasmania for an hour or two this evening.
87.2 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT LLEWELLYN IN THE 3 HOURS TO 7:14 PM.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for North East, East Coast, Central North and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:24 pm Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall that affected parts of northeast Tasmania has contracted east and eased.

Weather Situation
A cold front traversed Tasmania that when combined with an upper-level trough and high atmospheric moisture generated severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over parts of northeast Tasmania today. The risk of severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall has now passed with the cold front moving off the east coast.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
North East, East Coast, Central North and Midlands
This warning is now cancelled. Further showers and isolated thunderstorms remain possible for eastern parts of Tasmania for an hour or two this evening.
87.2 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT LLEWELLYN IN THE 3 HOURS TO 7:14 PM.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.