Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:11 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026.

Heavy rainfall occurring south of Burnie

Weather Situation: A slow moving surface trough within a moist environment is producing a line of persistent rain and showers in the northwest of the state. This is expected to linger during the afternoon before easing in the early evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

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.