Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for South East forecast district

Issued at 10:55 PM EDT on Tuesday 14 October 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
South East forecast district
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong westerly winds are expected during Tuesday and Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the South East forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Wednesday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 10:51 pm Tuesday, 14 October 2025.

Damaging winds about elevated terrain and lee slopes in the south.

Weather Situation
A burst of westerlies over the south of the state will interact with topography and drive damaging winds about peaks and lee slopes late this evening and during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley and South East
DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of up to 120 km/h are possible for elevated peaks and lee slopes in the southern parts of the state from late this evening and into Wednesday morning.
Winds are expected to ease by late Wednesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Geeveston, Dover and Huonville.
142 km/h wind gust was observed at Kunanyi at 9:39pm EDT
Sustained 118 km/h winds were observed at Kunanyi at 9:39pm EDT

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 AEDT 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 parts of Western, Upper Derwent Valley and South East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:51 pm Tuesday, 14 October 2025.

Damaging winds about elevated terrain and lee slopes in the south.

Weather Situation
A burst of westerlies over the south of the state will interact with topography and drive damaging winds about peaks and lee slopes late this evening and during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley and South East
DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of up to 120 km/h are possible for elevated peaks and lee slopes in the southern parts of the state from late this evening and into Wednesday morning.
Winds are expected to ease by late Wednesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Geeveston, Dover and Huonville.
142 km/h wind gust was observed at Kunanyi at 9:39pm EDT
Sustained 118 km/h winds were observed at Kunanyi at 9:39pm EDT

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 AEDT 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.