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2 天之前 · Large hailstones are expected to fall this afternoon. Image / File Large hailstones are expected to fall this afternoon as severe thunderstorms sweep across the Midlands and East Coast. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for lightning, damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Flash flooding is ...

6 小时之前 · Overnight weather conditions helped prevent a fire near the Overland Track, which prompted evacuations and a total closure on Wednesday, from spreading “significantly”. “The fire remains almost 5km from the track,” Lowe said. “We are working closely with Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service to plan for further containment works today using both aerial and ground assets.”

2 天之前 · Thick smoke from bushfires burning in Tasmania’s west has blanketed much of southern parts of the state, including Hobart. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Alex Melitsis said the smoke haze is likely a “bit of a mix” from fires in the state’s northwest and from fires in Victoria’s Grampians region.

2 天之前 · Tasmania has recorded its hottest temperature of the year so far, following an extended heatwave that swept across the state. Temperatures climbed into the 30s on Monday and while no records were broken, Grove in the Huon Valley and Scotts Peak tied for the top spot, both hitting 36.8 degrees.

3 天之前 · Tasmania is set for another warm start to the week as a lingering heatwave continues to move across the state. After days of temperatures in the mid-30s, Monday is expected to see highs above 30 degrees across many regions. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a low-intensity heatwave warning for ...

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Temperatures are expected to reach the mid to high twenties over the weekend, with some areas climbing above 30 degrees on Saturday. “Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease after the weekend,” the BOM said.