Over 3,500 lightning strikes have hit Tasmania and the surrounding waters in the last hour as a ‘violent’ storm-front closes in on the state.
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The SES are still warning of “giant hail” of 5cm+ diameter, strong wind gusts above 90km/h and localised heavy rainfall in parts of the state this afternoon.
People are being advised to prepare and stay safe in the conditions, and you can read the full forecast & warnings here.


