Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 05:00 AM EST on Friday 03 October 2025
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 04 October 2025

Wind Warnings for Friday 03 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Central Plateau Lakes, Lower East Coast, South East Coast and South West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel, Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast and Central West Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 04 October
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West 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 parts of North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:33 am Friday, 3 October 2025.

Damaging winds possible about the Western Tiers this morning.

Weather Situation
A burst of strong southwesterly winds behind a cold front will pass over the state this morning. These winds will interact with topography and accelerate down the lee side of the ranges before easing by the afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible in the warning area during the morning. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by the afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Sheffield and Deloraine.

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 11:00 am 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 parts of North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:33 am Friday, 3 October 2025.

Damaging winds possible about the Western Tiers this morning.

Weather Situation
A burst of strong southwesterly winds behind a cold front will pass over the state this morning. These winds will interact with topography and accelerate down the lee side of the ranges before easing by the afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible in the warning area during the morning. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by the afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Sheffield and Deloraine.

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 11:00 am 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, Australia

Final Flood Watch For Western, Northern And Southern Tasmania And Parts Of The North East
Issued at 11:58 AM AEST on Thursday 02 October 2025
Flood Watch Number: 4
ISOLATED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE NORTH ESK CATCHMENT BUT FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ELSEWHERE

Derwent River
Huon River
Gordon-Franklin Rivers
King-Henty Rivers
Pieman River
Nelson Bay Coastal Rivers
Arthur River
King Island
Northwest and Central Coastal Rivers
Forth River
Mersey River
Meander River
South Esk River
North Esk River
Ringarooma River
North Coastal Rivers

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : North Esk
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Derwent, Huon, Gordon-Franklin, King-Henty, Pieman, Nelson Bay Coastal, Arthur, King Island, Northwest and Central Coastal, Forth, Mersey, Meander, South Esk, Ringarooma and North Coastal

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.alert.tas.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 10:59 AM AEST on Thursday 02 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CORRA LINN THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall totals have been recorded across the North Esk catchment during Tuesday and Wednesday. River level rises are occurring across the catchment, with minor flooding possible at Corra Linn Thursday afternoon.
Further showers are possible for the remainder of Thursday.

Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding is possible along the Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 2.58 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn may peak near the minor flood level (2.70 m) Thursday afternoon.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.alert.tas.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Friday 03 October 2025.

Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara,1.11,steady,10:22 am Thu 02/10/25
North Esk River at Ballroom,1.20,rising,10:00 am Thu 02/10/25
North Esk River at Corra Linn,2.58,rising,10:41 am Thu 02/10/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.