The BOM have issued a STW including Tornado warning South East Tasmania. Weak tornadoes have already been observed in the Hobart area today. Do we have any Tassie friends online who can fill us in first hand on what's happening down there?
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for DESTRUCTIVE WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and TORNADOES
For people in the
Upper Derwent Valley,
South East,
Midlands and parts of the
East Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 12:13 pm Friday, 9 November 2012.
THIS INCLUDES A TORNADO WARNING.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce destructive winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and tornadoes in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Hobart, Richmond, Ross, Swansea and Orford.
Weak tornadoes have been observed within the Hobart area, and may occur in the warning area.
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 132500.
The next warning is due to be issued by 3:15 pm.