Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Thursday 09 April 2026
for the period until midnight EST Friday 10 April 2026

Wind Warnings for Thursday 09 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Central Plateau Lakes, South West Lakes, Far North West Coast, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 10 April
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island and Upper East Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Thursday.
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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 Furneaux Islands and parts of King Island, North East and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:35 am Thursday, 9 April 2026.

Damaging winds about northern Tasmania on Friday.

Weather Situation
A cold front is expected to cross the state later today bringing cool and gusty conditions. However, a more vigorous westerly change is expected during the day on Friday, bringing damaging winds about northern Tasmania, especially with shower and thunderstorm activity.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
King Island, Furneaux Islands, North East and Central North
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely to develop about King Island during Friday morning, extending to parts of northeastern Tasmania including the Furneaux Islands during the afternoon.
Winds are expected to gradually ease below warning thresholds during Friday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Currie, Whitemark, Bridport, George Town and Low Head.

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 Thursday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 Furneaux Islands and parts of King Island, North East and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:35 am Thursday, 9 April 2026.

Damaging winds about northern Tasmania on Friday.

Weather Situation
A cold front is expected to cross the state later today bringing cool and gusty conditions. However, a more vigorous westerly change is expected during the day on Friday, bringing damaging winds about northern Tasmania, especially with shower and thunderstorm activity.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
King Island, Furneaux Islands, North East and Central North
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely to develop about King Island during Friday morning, extending to parts of northeastern Tasmania including the Furneaux Islands during the afternoon.
Winds are expected to gradually ease below warning thresholds during Friday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Currie, Whitemark, Bridport, George Town and Low Head.

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 Thursday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.