Updated January 17, 1.23pm: Tasmania SES has been busy helping people as dangerous thunderstorms and heavy rainfall lashes the state. Read Today's Paper Tributes Rewards ...

UPDATE 1pm: Tasmanian motorists are being urged to be vigilant on the commute home this afternoon as severe wind gusts and high tides could affect South and South East areas.

Custodians of Tasmania’s iconic Overland Track are confident it will re-open on Monday despite being “fearful” dangerous fire conditions could force a further delay.

Custodians of Tasmania’s iconic Overland Track are confident it will re-open on Monday despite being “fearful” dangerous fire conditions could force a further delay.

Custodians of Tasmania’s iconic Overland Track are confident it will re-open on Monday despite being “fearful” dangerous fire conditions could force a further delay.

Custodians of Tasmania’s iconic Overland Track are confident it will re-open on Monday despite being “fearful” dangerous fire conditions could force a further delay.