Weather Warning

This warning affects:East Coast, Midlands, South East, Upper Derwent Valley and Western.

Cancellation of Severe Weather Warning for Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands Forecast Districts.

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDT21037

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Cancellation of Severe Weather Warning

Issued at 6:45 PM EDT on Sunday 22 Feb 2026.

Weather Situation

Damaging winds in the south and southeast have eased.

Weather Situation: A cold front has passed over southern Tasmania with a breezy southwesterly flow in its wake.

Wind speeds have eased below warning thresholds and this warning is now cancelled.

Sustained 68 km/h winds were recorded at Hobart at 1:20 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

  • * Supervise children closely.
  • * Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
  • * Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving.
  • * Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice.
  • * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.