Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Hobart And Surrounds
for Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for parts of Hobart and Surrounds area.

Issued at 3:04 pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are moving to the southeast.

DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Hobart and Surrounds
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:05 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones was detected near Lauderdale. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southeast. It is forecast to affect Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay by 3:35 pm and Port Arthur by 4:05 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:05 pm.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Hobart And Surrounds
for Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for parts of Hobart and Surrounds area.

Issued at 3:04 pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are moving to the southeast.

DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Hobart and Surrounds
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:05 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones was detected near Lauderdale. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southeast. It is forecast to affect Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay by 3:35 pm and Port Arthur by 4:05 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:05 pm.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for parts of Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:02 pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and large hail have developed over southeastern parts of the state.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms have developed in unstable atmosphere that is in place over southeastern parts of the state. Severe thunderstorms are moving quickly to the southeast and may persist throughout the afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Hobart, Dodges Ferry and Bagdad.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:05 pm.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for parts of Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:02 pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and large hail have developed over southeastern parts of the state.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms have developed in unstable atmosphere that is in place over southeastern parts of the state. Severe thunderstorms are moving quickly to the southeast and may persist throughout the afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Hobart, Dodges Ferry and Bagdad.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:05 pm.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts

Issued at 10:57 AM EST on Friday 19 September 2025

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

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Friday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for Western and parts of Upper Derwent Valley, South East and Central Plateau Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:45 am Friday, 19 September 2025.

Damaging winds to develop over southern Tasmania this evening.

Weather Situation
West to northwesterly winds will strengthen this afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front. The front clears to the east late this evening, with winds tending west to southwesterly associated with a passing low pressure system. Winds ease from the west during Saturday morning as the low clears into the Tasman Sea.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East and Central Plateau
DAMAGING WEST TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible in the southwest, far south and Tasman Peninsula from early Friday evening. Winds shift WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY from early Saturday morning before easing below warning thresholds by late Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Strahan and Strathgordon.

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.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for Western and parts of Upper Derwent Valley, South East and Central Plateau Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:45 am Friday, 19 September 2025.

Damaging winds to develop over southern Tasmania this evening.

Weather Situation
West to northwesterly winds will strengthen this afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front. The front clears to the east late this evening, with winds tending west to southwesterly associated with a passing low pressure system. Winds ease from the west during Saturday morning as the low clears into the Tasman Sea.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East and Central Plateau
DAMAGING WEST TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible in the southwest, far south and Tasman Peninsula from early Friday evening. Winds shift WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY from early Saturday morning before easing below warning thresholds by late Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Strahan and Strathgordon.

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.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Friday 19 September 2025
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 20 September 2025

Wind Warnings for Friday 19 September
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North 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, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast and South East Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 20 September
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Lower East Coast, 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 and Upper 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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