TAS

Sat 17:20 AEST

ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for South East

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania Coastal Hazard Warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for parts of South East Forecast District. Issued at 5:20 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026. Abnormally high tides for southern Tasmania. Weather Situation A low pressure system is passing south of Tasmania with an associated cold front to cross over the state on Sunday. ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for the following areas: South East ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES which may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas likely between Southport and Tasman Island. Tides are likely to rise well above the normal high tide mark during Sunday evening high tide. Locations which may be affected include Hobart, Huonville, Geeveston, Dover, Dodges Ferry and Lauderdale. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Supervise children closely. * Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings. * Manage pets and livestock. * Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters. * Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. * Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500. The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Saturday. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.