Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
Warning to Sheep Graziers
for King Island, Furneaux Islands, North West Coast and South East forecast districts
Issued at 10:45 PM EST on Thursday 09 April 2026
Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
King Island, Furneaux Islands, North West Coast and South East forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong westerly winds are expected during Friday. Areas likely to be affected include the King Island forecast district and parts of the Furneaux Islands, North West Coast 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 5:00 am EST Friday.
Forecast
West Takone (41.1804°S, 145.5304°E, 499m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Snow falling above 900 metres. The chance of a thunderstorm in the W in the morning. Possible small hail in the afternoon and evening. Winds W/NW 30 to 45 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 14.
Forecast for West Takone (41.1804°S, 145.5304°E, 499m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 7° 5° 6° 8° 9° 9° 9° Maximum 9° 8° 10° 13° 13° 12° 13° Chance of rain 90% 90% 80% 50% 60% 90% 90% Likely amount 10-20mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Slight Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 13
(km/h)22
(km/h)21
(km/h)25
(km/h)22
(km/h)24
(km/h)16
(km/h)19
(km/h)12
(km/h)17
(km/h)14
(km/h)15
(km/h)16
(km/h)20
(km/h)Wind direction NNW WNW W W SW SW SW SW W W WSW W WNW W Relative humidity 92% 80% 92% 84% 79% 66% 92% 80% 90% 82% 75% 72% 87% 75% Dew point 7°C 5°C 6°C 5°C 5°C 4°C 10°C 10°C 10°C 10°C 6°C 7°C 10°C 8°C -
Warnings
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for West Takone (41.1804°S, 145.5304°E, 499m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:16am EST 6:44am EST 5:58pm EST 6:25pm EST 11:19pm EST 2:13pm EST 
3rd quarter
Last quarter Apr 10 New moon Apr 17 First quarter Apr 24 Full moon May 02 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days
