Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 10:51 am Tuesday, 6 May 2025.

Damaging winds easing across Tasmania this morning, redeveloping during the afternoon.

Weather Situation
A series of cold fronts are crossing Tasmania today and tomorrow, with winds easing throughout the state this morning but strengthening again in central and southwestern parts from this afternoon. In the northeast, winds are expected to increase on Tuesday night and then ease again from early Wednesday morning, but the risk in parts of the southwest may continue into the afternoon. Additionally, the risk will be heightened with any showers or thunderstorms that develop during this time.
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
Strong to DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS of 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around of 100 km/h are expected to develop again over much of the state from Tuesday afternoon. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS may reach up to 120 km/h at exposed elevated areas.
DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Tuesday morning for a period, before redeveloping over western and central parts during the afternoon and then northeastern parts in the late evening.
Locations which may be affected include Swansea, Bicheno, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston and Huonville.

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 5:00 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, Central Plateau and parts of South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:51 am Tuesday, 6 May 2025.

Damaging winds easing across Tasmania this morning, redeveloping during the afternoon.

Weather Situation
A series of cold fronts are crossing Tasmania today and tomorrow, with winds easing throughout the state this morning but strengthening again in central and southwestern parts from this afternoon. In the northeast, winds are expected to increase on Tuesday night and then ease again from early Wednesday morning, but the risk in parts of the southwest may continue into the afternoon. Additionally, the risk will be heightened with any showers or thunderstorms that develop during this time.
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
Strong to DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS of 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around of 100 km/h are expected to develop again over much of the state from Tuesday afternoon. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS may reach up to 120 km/h at exposed elevated areas.
DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Tuesday morning for a period, before redeveloping over western and central parts during the afternoon and then northeastern parts in the late evening.
Locations which may be affected include Swansea, Bicheno, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston and Huonville.

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 5:00 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

Bush Walkers Weather Alert

for Western and Central Plateau forecast districts

Issued at 10:41 AM EST on Tuesday 06 May 2025

Warnings for Wednesday 07 May

snow for the following areas:
Western and Central Plateau forecast districts
Bush walkers are advised that snow as low as 500 metres is expected during Wednesday afternoon and evening. These hazardous conditions are expected to occur in the Western and Central Plateau forecast districts.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Tuesday.