Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, Central Plateau and parts of North East, East Coast, Midlands, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:28 am Tuesday, 16 September 2025.
Damaging winds developing over much of the state today
Weather Situation
Damaging northwesterly winds are developing today ahead of a cold front crossing the state. Damaging winds may temporarily ease during the early morning before redeveloping again about much of the warning area from late morning or early afternoon as a secondary front approaches. Damaging winds are expected to ease during this 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 CENTRAL and EASTERN parts: Strong northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are possible until late tonight.
For the WEST COAST: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h are possible from late this morning. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds during this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Hobart, Strahan, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover, Strathgordon, Zeehan and Tarraleah.
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 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.
Forecast
Oatlands (42.3003°S, 147.3708°E, 400m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the N, medium chance elsewhere. Winds NW 30 to 45 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 13 and 16.
Forecast for Oatlands (42.3003°S, 147.3708°E, 400m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary Minimum 8° 4° 2° 4° 1° 2° 2° Maximum 14° 10° 13° 13° 10° 11° 11° Chance of rain 70% 40% 30% 60% 50% 60% 90% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Slight Moderate Slight High Moderate Moderate 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 31
(km/h)34
(km/h)32
(km/h)33
(km/h)20
(km/h)29
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(km/h)28
(km/h)29
(km/h)32
(km/h)28
(km/h)31
(km/h)26
(km/h)27
(km/h)Wind direction NNW WNW W W N NNW NNW NNW W W WNW WNW W W Relative humidity 66% 47% 74% 57% 69% 58% 73% 56% 78% 61% 73% 63% 73% 60% Dew point 5°C 1°C 2°C 1°C 2°C 4°C 3°C 4°C 1°C 2°C 2°C 3°C 1°C 2°C -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) Western, U Derwent, South East, C Plateau & North East, East Coast, Midlands, NW Coast & CN
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) Western, U Derwent, South East, C Plateau & North East, East Coast, Midlands, NW Coast & CN
- Initial Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Oatlands (42.3003°S, 147.3708°E, 400m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:43am EST 6:12am EST 6:00pm EST 6:28pm EST 3:11am EST 11:41am EST Waning crescent
New moon Sep 22 First quarter Sep 30 Full moon Oct 07 Last quarter Oct 14 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days