Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 10:03 AM EST on Friday 10 April 2026
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 11 April 2026

Wind Warnings for Friday 10 April
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast and South East Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel, Lower East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 11 April
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, 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, Storm Bay, Channel, Central Plateau Lakes, South West Lakes, Upper East Coast and Lower East Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Friday.
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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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 9:09 am Friday, 10 April 2026.

Damaging winds today about northern Tasmania, broadening to the west on Saturday.

Weather Situation
A trough is expected to cross the state today, bringing damaging west-northwesterly winds about northern Tasmania. A second west-southwesterly change is expected on Saturday, broadening the cold, wet and windy conditions.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, South East, North East, North West Coast and Central North
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely about King Island and northwestern Tasmania this morning, extending to parts of northeastern Tasmania including the Furneaux Islands this afternoon.
Winds are likely to ease but remain gusty for a period overnight into Saturday, before DAMAGING WINDS redevelop throughout the warning area including western Tasmania around sunrise.
Winds are expected to gradually ease below warning thresholds overnight into Sunday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Strahan, Currie, Whitemark and Bridport.

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 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.

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 Western, South East, North East, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:09 am Friday, 10 April 2026.

Damaging winds today about northern Tasmania, broadening to the west on Saturday.

Weather Situation
A trough is expected to cross the state today, bringing damaging west-northwesterly winds about northern Tasmania. A second west-southwesterly change is expected on Saturday, broadening the cold, wet and windy conditions.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, South East, North East, North West Coast and Central North
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely about King Island and northwestern Tasmania this morning, extending to parts of northeastern Tasmania including the Furneaux Islands this afternoon.
Winds are likely to ease but remain gusty for a period overnight into Saturday, before DAMAGING WINDS redevelop throughout the warning area including western Tasmania around sunrise.
Winds are expected to gradually ease below warning thresholds overnight into Sunday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Strahan, Currie, Whitemark and Bridport.

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 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for King Island, Furneaux Islands, North West Coast, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts

Issued at 04:38 AM EST on Friday 10 April 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
King Island, Furneaux Islands, North West Coast, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong westerly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the King Island and Furneaux Islands forecast districts and parts of the North West Coast, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Friday.