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Weather Warnings - Severe Weather Warning for TAS

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmanian Regional Office

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CANCELLATION SEVERE WEATHER WARNING

Issued at 8:48 am Monday, 13 February 2017.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in Tasmania, however the southwesterly
winds will remain fresh and gusty this morning and afternoon.

The immediate threat of severe weather has passed, but the situation will
continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.

At 4:15am Liawenee reported wind gusts of 104km/h.

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.


No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216. The Bureau and State Emergency
Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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