Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 05:00 AM EST on Tuesday 16 September 2025
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 17 September 2025

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 16 September
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, East of Flinders Island, Upper 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, South West Lakes, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound and Lower East Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Plateau Lakes

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 17 September
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, East of Flinders Island, South East Coast and South West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast and Central West Coast

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

Issued at 4:28 am Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

Damaging winds developing over much of the state today

Weather Situation
Damaging northwesterly winds are developing today ahead of a cold front crossing the state. Damaging winds may temporarily ease during the early morning before redeveloping again about much of the warning area from late morning or early afternoon as a secondary front approaches. Damaging winds are expected to ease during this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
For CENTRAL and EASTERN parts: Strong northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are possible until late tonight.
For the WEST COAST: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h are possible from late this morning. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds during this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Hobart, Strahan, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover, Strathgordon, Zeehan and Tarraleah.

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

Issued at 4:28 am Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

Damaging winds developing over much of the state today

Weather Situation
Damaging northwesterly winds are developing today ahead of a cold front crossing the state. Damaging winds may temporarily ease during the early morning before redeveloping again about much of the warning area from late morning or early afternoon as a secondary front approaches. Damaging winds are expected to ease during this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
For CENTRAL and EASTERN parts: Strong northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are possible until late tonight.
For the WEST COAST: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h are possible from late this morning. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds during this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Hobart, Strahan, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover, Strathgordon, Zeehan and Tarraleah.

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, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 01:57 PM AEST on Monday 15 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CORRA LINN FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON WITH FORECAST RAIN
Moderate rainfall totals are forecast for the North Esk catchment from overnight Monday into Tuesday. This may result in creek and river level rises, with minor flooding possible at Corra Linn from Tuesday afternoon.

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 1.93 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) Tuesday afternoon with forecast rain.

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 Tuesday 16 September 2025.

Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara,0.79,steady,1:22 pm Mon 15/09/25
North Esk River at Ballroom,0.95,steady,12:30 pm Mon 15/09/25
North Esk River at Corra Linn,1.93,steady,1:10 pm Mon 15/09/25

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.