Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands Forecast Districts. Issued at 6:45 pm Sunday, 22 February 2026. Damaging winds in the south and southeast have eased. Weather Situation A cold front has passed over southern Tasmania with a breezy southwesterly flow in its wake. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands Wind speeds have eased below warning thresholds and this warning is now cancelled. Sustained 68 km/h winds were recorded at Hobart at 1:20 pm. 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. 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.