Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 04:05 PM 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 and Upper East Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary and Storm Bay

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 25 June
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Storm Bay, 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, Channel, Central Plateau Lakes and Banks Strait and Franklin Sound

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:00 am EST Wednesday.
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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

Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES

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

Issued at 1:51 pm Tuesday, 24 June 2025.


Abnormally High Tides for Tasmania

Weather Situation
A cold front will cross Tasmania later this evening, followed by a deep low moving to the south. The low is then expected to shift eastward on Wednesday. Strong to gale-force northwesterly winds will shift southwesterly during Wednesday morning, leading to elevated sea levels from this evening.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Central North
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas between Southport and the Tasman Peninsula, including locations along the Derwent River, the Tamar River and Macquarie Harbour. Tides are likely to rise WELL ABOVE the normal high tide mark during this afternoon and evening high tides for these locations.
Tides are again expected to rise ABOVE the normal high tide mark Wednesday evening for coastal areas between Southport and the Tasman peninsula, including the Derwent River.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS is also current. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Launceston, Strahan, New Norfolk, Hobart, Dover and Dodges Ferry.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
* 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 Coastal Hazard 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

Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES

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

Issued at 1:51 pm Tuesday, 24 June 2025.


Abnormally High Tides for Tasmania

Weather Situation
A cold front will cross Tasmania later this evening, followed by a deep low moving to the south. The low is then expected to shift eastward on Wednesday. Strong to gale-force northwesterly winds will shift southwesterly during Wednesday morning, leading to elevated sea levels from this evening.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Central North
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas between Southport and the Tasman Peninsula, including locations along the Derwent River, the Tamar River and Macquarie Harbour. Tides are likely to rise WELL ABOVE the normal high tide mark during this afternoon and evening high tides for these locations.
Tides are again expected to rise ABOVE the normal high tide mark Wednesday evening for coastal areas between Southport and the Tasman peninsula, including the Derwent River.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS is also current. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Launceston, Strahan, New Norfolk, Hobart, Dover and Dodges Ferry.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
* 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 Coastal Hazard 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 King Island, Furneaux Islands and parts of North East, Central North and North West Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:57 am Tuesday, 24 June 2025.

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

Weather Situation
A front, ahead of a complex low in the Bight, is bringing increased winds as it moves through Bass Strait today.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
King Island, Furneaux Islands, North East, North West Coast and Central North
Strong northwesterly winds about 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 100 km/h are possible as the frontal system traverses from west to east through Bass Strait, especially in association with showers or isolated thunderstorms.
King Island and central and eastern parts of the north coast may be affected during the afternoon and evening; the far northeast coast and Furneaux Islands this evening and early Wednesday.
Winds will shift west to southwesterly and abate in the wake of the frontal system, though remain breezy during Wednesday.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Currie, Whitemark, Bridport and George Town.

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

Issued at 10:57 am Tuesday, 24 June 2025.

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

Weather Situation
A front, ahead of a complex low in the Bight, is bringing increased winds as it moves through Bass Strait today.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
King Island, Furneaux Islands, North East, North West Coast and Central North
Strong northwesterly winds about 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 100 km/h are possible as the frontal system traverses from west to east through Bass Strait, especially in association with showers or isolated thunderstorms.
King Island and central and eastern parts of the north coast may be affected during the afternoon and evening; the far northeast coast and Furneaux Islands this evening and early Wednesday.
Winds will shift west to southwesterly and abate in the wake of the frontal system, though remain breezy during Wednesday.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Currie, Whitemark, Bridport and George Town.

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.