Drenching rain across the state welcome reprieve but not enough
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are sweeping over parts of Tasmania, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a severe weather alert. Is it enough rain >>
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Tassie’s wild weather brings winds as strong as category two cyclone
Strong winds have lashed parts of Tasmania ranging as strong as category two cyclones. But the state is shaping up for perfect weather over the Easter long weekend. Forecast >>
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 >>
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.
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Heavy rainfall, flash flooding warning for Tassie
Authorities are warning Tasmanians of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding as the State Emergency Services increase volunteers over the next 24 hours. FOLLOW THE LATEST >>
Bureau warns of ‘heat spikes’ ahead for Tassie
Tasmanians are being urged to prepare their properties for increased fire risk, as the state braces for ‘heat spikes’. SEE THE FORECAST >>
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 >>
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