Tasmania’s State Emergency Service is urging people not to become complacent, with thunderstorms to bring heavy rainfall across the state tonight.
SES Assistant Director Leon Smith said while the weather today has been mild so far, the worst is expected later into the evening and into tomorrow morning.
“Hobart locals will recall significant rainfall events over recent years that resulted in flash flooding of waterways such as the New Town Rivulet, causing hazardous conditions on Risdon Road and [the] Brooker Highway. This is the type of impact we should be prepared for, with heavy rainfall tonight and into Sunday morning,” Smith said.
Flood advice warnings have been issued for the East Coast and Hobart & Surrounds, alerting people to the potential risks of heavy rainfall and flooding.
The SES is urging anyone traveling on wet roads to drive to the conditions.
WHAT TO DO:
- Supervise children closely.
- Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
- Manage pets and livestock.
- Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
- Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
- Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving.
- Check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice.
