Fear fires could flare up as the south braces for wild weather
A total fire ban has been put in place for Southern Tasmania as strong winds are expected to lash parts of the state. Weekend weather forecast >>
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Several calls for help already with damaging winds sweeping through
SES has already responded to multiple calls for help including reports of trees and powerlines coming down, while Tasmania Fire Service is on high alert. The latest warnings.
14 SES call-outs: Dangerous thunder storms on the move
First responders have been busy with requests for assistance with dangerous weather expected to reach more of the state in the coming hours of Wednesday afternoon.
Heat is on: Tassie set to swelter before rain blankets state
Tasmanians will be making a splash in nearly 30°C heat on Sunday. But the summery day won’t last long. See the forecast.
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HEAT IS ON: Tassie’s south cracks 30-degree mark
Many Tasmanian towns have reached 30 degrees, as the mercury rises closer to Hobart’s hottest day of the year so far. FORECAST >>
Snow arrives as state lashed by wild weather
Heavy rain and wind have lashed the state, while snow has also fallen in numerous parts of Tasmania. Get the latest on the weather here.
AFTERMATH: Volunteers spring to action after weekend flooding
Tasmanians will be spared further heavy rainfall over the coming days but many spent Monday mopping up the mess Sunday’s wet weather left in its wake. LATEST >>
Police issue plea to drivers amid persistent poor road conditions
Statewide frost and “well below average” minimum temperatures will continue until Friday, with two car crashes forcing Tasmania Police to plea with the public. WARNINGS >>
More big snowfalls tipped for coming days
kunanyi/Mt Wellington is expected to be a winter wonderland again on Sunday with forcasters saying snow might stick around into early in the week. FORECAST >>
MEGA LIST: What to do in Tasmania this winter
Regardless of whether you want to traipse through Tasmania’s wilderness, attend festivals, or stay tucked up at home in your Ugg boots, here’s an extensive collection of activities for your Tassie winter calendar. THINGS TO DO >>
Elderly couple devastated after floodwaters wreak havoc
“Like a river”: An elderly Hobart couple’s life has been turned upside down after Friday’s storms left a trail of destruction in their home of 38 years. SEE THE VIDEO>>>
‘Very wild’: Parts of Tassie see dumping of snow
Some Tasmanians have woken to a winter wonderland after alpine areas recorded a dumping of 20cm of snow overnight. WARNINGS + FORECAST >>
Wet, frosty and snowy conditions forecast for next week
It’ll be a wet end to the school holidays across Tasmania this weekend before frosty and snowy conditions set in next week. WARNINGS + FORECAST >>
First snow of the year forecast for this week
This week Hobart could see the first light dustings of snow begin to appear on kunanyi/ Mount Wellington for the year as winter approaches.
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