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 4:24 am Friday, 10 April 2026.
Damaging winds about northern Tasmania today.
Weather Situation
A cold front has crossed the state, with a vigorous westerly wind flow persisting today, 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 this morning, extending to parts of northeastern Tasmania including the Furneaux Islands during the afternoon.
Winds are expected to gradually ease below warning thresholds during this 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 11:00 am AEST Friday.
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.
Forecast
Moorina (41.1267°S, 147.87°E, 112m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, becoming less likely late this afternoon and evening. Snow falling above 900 metres. Damaging winds possible near the coast in the late morning and afternoon. Winds W/NW 30 to 45 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 8 and 16.
Forecast for Moorina (41.1267°S, 147.87°E, 112m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 9° 5° 5° 5° 5° 5° 7° Maximum 12° 12° 14° 18° 17° 16° 17° Chance of rain 90% 90% 20% 10% 50% 50% 70% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Slight Slight Slight Slight Slight Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 14
(km/h)26
(km/h)21
(km/h)26
(km/h)15
(km/h)18
(km/h)7
(km/h)15
(km/h)10
(km/h)20
(km/h)12
(km/h)18
(km/h)19
(km/h)22
(km/h)Wind direction WNW WNW WNW W W WSW WSW WSW W WNW W WNW WNW WNW Relative humidity 89% 77% 80% 66% 65% 52% 71% 54% 74% 70% 64% 53% 76% 56% Dew point 9°C 8°C 6°C 6°C 3°C 4°C 6°C 9°C 8°C 11°C 4°C 6°C 9°C 8°C -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for Furneaux Islands and parts of King Island, North East and Central North
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for Furneaux Islands and parts of King Island, North East and Central North
- Gale Warning for Banks Strait & Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island & Far North West, Central North, Upper East & South East coasts
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Moorina (41.1267°S, 147.87°E, 112m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:07am EST 6:34am EST 5:48pm EST 6:16pm EST 11:09pm EST 2:03pm EST 
3rd quarter
Last quarter Apr 10 New moon Apr 17 First quarter Apr 24 Full moon May 02 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days
