and the have warned that heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding are expected across Tasmania’s east coast and north-east from early Wednesday morning. Towns including St Helens, Swansea, Scottsdale, Bicheno, Orford, Fingal and Scamander could receive between 60mm and 100mm of rain within 24 hours, with isolated totals up to 150mm possible. Authorities say the weather event is being driven by a low-pressure system forming in the Tasman Sea, with residents urged to secure loose items and monitor emergency updates.