Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 10:58 pm Tuesday, 6 May 2025.

Damaging winds possible overnight into Wednesday morning.

Weather Situation
A cold front is crossing Tasmania Wednesday morning, with winds strengthening overnight. In the wake of the frontal passage winds will generally ease, but the risk in parts of the southwest may continue into the afternoon. Additionally, the risk will be heightened with any showers or thunderstorms that develop during this time.
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
Strong to DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS of 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around of 100 km/h are possible over large parts of the state overnight into early Wednesday morning. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS may reach up to 120 km/h at exposed elevated areas.
DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Wednesday morning, but gusty conditions may persist into the afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Swansea, Bicheno, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston and Huonville.
101 km/hr wind gust was recorded at Low Rocky Point at 10:30pm
113 km/h wind gust was recorded at Hartz Mountain at 8:06pm
111km/h wind gust was recorded at Scotts Peak Dam at 7:21pm
107 km/h wind gust was recorded at Kunanyi (Mount Wellington) at 5:27pm

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 am AEST Wednesday.
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, Upper Derwent Valley, Central Plateau and parts of South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:58 pm Tuesday, 6 May 2025.

Damaging winds possible overnight into Wednesday morning.

Weather Situation
A cold front is crossing Tasmania Wednesday morning, with winds strengthening overnight. In the wake of the frontal passage winds will generally ease, but the risk in parts of the southwest may continue into the afternoon. Additionally, the risk will be heightened with any showers or thunderstorms that develop during this time.
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
Strong to DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS of 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around of 100 km/h are possible over large parts of the state overnight into early Wednesday morning. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS may reach up to 120 km/h at exposed elevated areas.
DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Wednesday morning, but gusty conditions may persist into the afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Swansea, Bicheno, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston and Huonville.
101 km/hr wind gust was recorded at Low Rocky Point at 10:30pm
113 km/h wind gust was recorded at Hartz Mountain at 8:06pm
111km/h wind gust was recorded at Scotts Peak Dam at 7:21pm
107 km/h wind gust was recorded at Kunanyi (Mount Wellington) at 5:27pm

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 am AEST Wednesday.
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 PM EST on Tuesday 06 May 2025
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 07 May 2025

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 06 May
Gale Warning for the following areas:
South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
South West Lakes, Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast and Lower East Coast

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 07 May
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:
Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel, Central Plateau Lakes, South West Lakes and Upper East Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:00 am EST Wednesday.
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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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