Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East and parts of East Coast, Midlands and Central Plateau Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:30 pm Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

Damaging winds remain possible over the south of the state until later this evening.

Weather Situation
a trough is approaching the west coast, sustaining the risk of damaging winds until it crosses the state later tonight.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, Central Plateau and Midlands
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible over southern parts of the state, including the Western, South East, Upper Derwent Valley, Midlands, and East Coast districts.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds later this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Hobart, Strahan, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover, Strathgordon, Zeehan and Tarraleah.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the North East, North West Coast and Central North districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North East,Central North,North West Coast

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 pm 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 Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East and parts of East Coast, Midlands and Central Plateau Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:30 pm Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

Damaging winds remain possible over the south of the state until later this evening.

Weather Situation
a trough is approaching the west coast, sustaining the risk of damaging winds until it crosses the state later tonight.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, Central Plateau and Midlands
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible over southern parts of the state, including the Western, South East, Upper Derwent Valley, Midlands, and East Coast districts.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds later this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Hobart, Strahan, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover, Strathgordon, Zeehan and Tarraleah.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the North East, North West Coast and Central North districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North East,Central North,North West Coast

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 pm 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, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 10:33 AM AEST on Tuesday 16 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CORRA LINN FROM TUESDAY EVENING WITH FORECAST RAIN
Rainfall is forecast across the North Esk catchment during Tuesday into Wednesday. This may result in creek and river level rises, with minor flooding possible at Corra Linn from Tuesday evening.

Upper North Esk River:
River level rises are expected along the Upper North Esk River from Tuesday afternoon.
Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding is possible along the Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 1.92 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn may reach around the minor flood level (2.70 m) from Tuesday evening, with forecast rainfall.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.alert.tas.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 17 September 2025.

Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara,0.78,steady,10:22 am Tue 16/09/25
North Esk River at Ballroom,0.95,steady,6:15 pm Mon 15/09/25
North Esk River at Corra Linn,1.92,steady,10:17 am Tue 16/09/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.