Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 8:25 pm Saturday, 21 October 2023.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms developing over Tasmania

Weather Situation:
A slow moving low pressure system over western Bass Strait is bringing moist and unstable conditions over the state tonight, leading to isolated heavy rainfall with thunderstorms embedded within broader rain areas.

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 Deloraine, Launceston, George Town, Scottsdale, Bridport and Strathgordon.

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.