Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Western Forecast District.

Issued at 5:07 pm Saturday, 31 August 2024.

HEAVY, LOCAL INTENSE RAINFALL LIKELY IN THE NEXT HOUR OR TWO.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front is approaching Tasmania today, bringing showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall is likely particularly about southern coastal parts of the Western district around Low Rocky Point.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

18.6MM IN 30 MINUTES TO 3:58PM AT LOW ROCKY POINT.

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.