Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for East Coast, Midlands and parts of Central North, Central Plateau, North East and North West Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:13 pm Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall for parts of northeast Tasmania this afternoon.

Weather Situation
The passage of a cold front combines with an upper-level trough and high atmospheric moisture to generate severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over parts of northeast Tasmania this afternoon.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
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 Swansea, Oatlands, Bicheno and Campbell Town.
22.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Llewellyn in the 45 minutes to 4:45 pm.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:15 pm.
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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for East Coast, Midlands and parts of Central North, Central Plateau, North East and North West Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:13 pm Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall for parts of northeast Tasmania this afternoon.

Weather Situation
The passage of a cold front combines with an upper-level trough and high atmospheric moisture to generate severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over parts of northeast Tasmania this afternoon.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
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 Swansea, Oatlands, Bicheno and Campbell Town.
22.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Llewellyn in the 45 minutes to 4:45 pm.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:15 pm.
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.