Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 05:00 AM EST on Tuesday 24 June 2025
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 25 June 2025

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 24 June
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast and Central West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Lower East Coast, South East Coast and South West Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West Lakes

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 25 June
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel, Central Plateau Lakes and Banks Strait and Franklin Sound

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Tuesday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for King Island, Furneaux Islands and parts of North East, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:55 am Tuesday, 24 June 2025.

Damaging winds possible about the northern exposed coast and Islands today.

Weather Situation
A complex low pressure system in the Great Australian Bight moves slowly east. Winds increase as it shifts closer to Tasmania and an associated frontal system moves through Bass Strait today.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
King Island, Furneaux Islands, North East, North West Coast and Central North
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 65 km/h are likely from about noon today at King Island and northern parts of the North West Coast, extending eastwards along northern exposed parts of the coast during the afternoon, and the Furneaux Islands by the evening.
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 100 km/h are possible, especially in association with showers or isolated thunderstorms.
Winds will shift west to southwesterly and abate in the wake of the frontal system. Easing first at King Island and the North West Coast during the evening, then the Central North and North East, and finally the Furneaux Islands by early Wednesday.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Currie, Smithton, Whitemark and Bridport.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
* 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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Tuesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for King Island, Furneaux Islands and parts of North East, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:55 am Tuesday, 24 June 2025.

Damaging winds possible about the northern exposed coast and Islands today.

Weather Situation
A complex low pressure system in the Great Australian Bight moves slowly east. Winds increase as it shifts closer to Tasmania and an associated frontal system moves through Bass Strait today.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
King Island, Furneaux Islands, North East, North West Coast and Central North
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 65 km/h are likely from about noon today at King Island and northern parts of the North West Coast, extending eastwards along northern exposed parts of the coast during the afternoon, and the Furneaux Islands by the evening.
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 100 km/h are possible, especially in association with showers or isolated thunderstorms.
Winds will shift west to southwesterly and abate in the wake of the frontal system. Easing first at King Island and the North West Coast during the evening, then the Central North and North East, and finally the Furneaux Islands by early Wednesday.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Currie, Smithton, Whitemark and Bridport.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
* 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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Tuesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.