Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East and parts of East Coast, Midlands and Central Plateau Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:30 pm Tuesday, 16 September 2025.
Damaging winds remain possible over the south of the state until later this evening.
Weather Situation
a trough is approaching the west coast, sustaining the risk of damaging winds until it crosses the state later tonight.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, Central Plateau and Midlands
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible over southern parts of the state, including the Western, South East, Upper Derwent Valley, Midlands, and East Coast districts.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds later this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Hobart, Strahan, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover, Strathgordon, Zeehan and Tarraleah.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the North East, North West Coast and Central North districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North East,Central North,North West Coast
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 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.
Forecast
Rossarden (41.669°S, 147.7465°E, 595m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Snow possible above 900 metres. Winds NW 25 to 35 km/h turning W 30 to 45 km/h in the morning then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 15.
Forecast for Rossarden (41.669°S, 147.7465°E, 595m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 6° 1° 7° 4° 5° 4° 4° Maximum 10° 12° 13° 9° 12° 10° 12° Chance of rain 20% 70% 80% 30% 40% 90% 20% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating High Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Moderate Nil Slight Nil Slight Slight 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 23
(km/h)24
(km/h)8
(km/h)18
(km/h)13
(km/h)20
(km/h)20
(km/h)20
(km/h)15
(km/h)19
(km/h)16
(km/h)17
(km/h)14
(km/h)18
(km/h)Wind direction W W N NNW NNW NNW WSW W WNW W W WSW W WSW Relative humidity 58% 40% 63% 55% 77% 63% 60% 51% 57% 49% 59% 51% 64% 52% Dew point 1°C -3°C 2°C 3°C 7°C 6°C 0°C -1°C 1°C 1°C 1°C 0°C 2°C 2°C -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East & parts of East Coast, Midlands & Central Plateau
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East & parts of East Coast, Midlands & Central Plateau
- Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Rossarden (41.669°S, 147.7465°E, 595m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:40am EST 6:08am EST 5:59pm EST 6:27pm EST 3:51am EST 12:54pm 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