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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Severe storm warning for Hobart

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmanian Regional Office

 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of the  South East, East Coast and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:01 pm Wednesday, 19 February 2014.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Hobart, Oatlands, Richmond and Port Arthur.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 13 25 00.

The next warning is due to be issued by 5:05pm.
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