batten down the hatches the worst of the flooding is on its way to Tasmania Southern Australia has been battered by severe weather and now Tasmania is bracing for the worst a powerful cold front has already caused Havoc with over 330 incidents reported within just 24 hours the spirit of Tasmania ferry service has been cancelled and many schools in affected areas will be closed the premere is on high alert monitoring the situation closely as Emergency Services work tirelessly to respond Victoria has been hit hard with 600 homes damaged and 35,000 people left without power Tasmania however is still in the crosshairs of a second even more destructive cold front authorities are urging residents to prepare for further flooding and high winds make sure to secure loose items avoid driving through floodwaters and stay indoors if possible the next 24 hours are critical as the state braces for the worst remember safety is Paramount stay informed through reliable sources and heed the advice of authorities this is a developing situation so keep your loved ones close and stay safe this is a crucial time for Tasmania let's pull together stay informed and prioritize safety above all stay tuned for more updates and stay safe out there