Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, Central Plateau, Midlands and parts of North East, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:59 am Monday, 20 October 2025.
Damaging winds redeveloping today.
Weather Situation
Westerly winds are expected to strengthen again from mid-morning ahead of another cold front crossing later today. The strong westerly winds will gradually weaken into the 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 ELEVATED TERRAIN and EXPOSED FAR SOUTHERN TASMANIA: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts around 115 km/h are becoming likely from late this morning.
For the REMAINDER including Hobart: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible, becoming likely during the afternoon.
Winds across the state are expected to ease below warning thresholds during the evening.
Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Hobart, Oatlands, Bothwell, Geeveston and Dover.
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 AEDT Monday.
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.
Forecast
Maria Island (42.6152°S, 148.0472°E, 19m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Damaging winds possible. Winds W 35 to 55 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 14 and 20.
Forecast for Maria Island (42.6152°S, 148.0472°E, 19m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary Minimum 10° 7° 8° 7° 7° 8° 9° Maximum 18° 18° 14° 15° 17° 17° 15° Chance of rain 5% 80% 90% 10% 5% 40% 80% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm 10-20mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index High High High High High High High Fire Danger Rating High Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 27
(km/h)38
(km/h)18
(km/h)13
(km/h)5
(km/h)9
(km/h)18
(km/h)22
(km/h)18
(km/h)16
(km/h)15
(km/h)14
(km/h)12
(km/h)19
(km/h)Wind direction NW W WNW WNW ENE SSE W W W W W WSW SW SSW Relative humidity 50% 40% 55% 46% 87% 86% 60% 46% 58% 46% 57% 55% 73% 65% Dew point 4°C 4°C 2°C 6°C 8°C 12°C 3°C 4°C 4°C 5°C 6°C 7°C 8°C 8°C -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) Western, U Derwent, South East, East Coast, C Plateau, Midlands & North East, NW Coast & CN
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) Western, U Derwent, South East, East Coast, C Plateau, Midlands & North East, NW Coast & CN
- Gale Warning Banks St & Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Is, Derwent, Fred Hen Bay & Norfolks, Storm, Channel, SW Lakes & L E, SE, SW
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Maria Island (42.6152°S, 148.0472°E, 19m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:42am EDT 6:11am EDT 7:36pm EDT 8:06pm EDT 5:23am EDT 6:27pm EDT Waning crescent
New moon Oct 21 First quarter Oct 30 Full moon Nov 06 Last quarter Nov 12 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days