Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 12:58 PM EDT on Thursday 16 October 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Friday 17 October 2025

Wind Warnings for Thursday 16 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
South West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel, South West Lakes, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South East Coast and Central West Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 17 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
South East Coast and South West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Lower East Coast and Central West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EDT Thursday.
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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

Bush Walkers Weather Alert

for Western and Central Plateau forecast districts

Issued at 12:03 PM EDT on Thursday 16 October 2025

snow for the following areas:
Western and Central Plateau forecast districts
Bush walkers are advised that snow as low as 700 metres is expected during Friday. These hazardous conditions are expected to occur in the Western forecast district and parts of the Central Plateau forecast district.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EDT Thursday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The River Derwent
Issued at 11:29 AM AEDT on Wednesday 15 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 9

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BELOW MEADOWBANK DAM
River levels continue easing along the River Derwent, below the minor flood level at Below Meadowbank Dam.
Showers are forecast into the weekend, with small renewed river level rises below the minor flood level possible. The situation will be closely monitored, and warnings issued as required.

River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
River levels easing along the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam.
The Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 2.64 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.10 m) during Wednesday and Thursday. With forecast rainfall, small renewed rises are possible.

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 warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Derwent River at Below Lake St. Clair,1.92,steady,11:15 am Wed 15/10/25
Ouse River at Ashton,0.72,steady,11:00 am Wed 15/10/25
Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir),0.76,steady,11:15 am Wed 15/10/25
Clyde River at Bothwell,0.10,steady,11:00 am Wed 15/10/25
Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam,2.64,rising,11:15 am Wed 15/10/25
Tyenna River at Newbury,0.75,steady,11:00 am Wed 15/10/25
Styx River at Bruces Bridge,1.25,steady,11:12 am Wed 15/10/25
Derwent River at Macquarie Plains,1.85,falling,11:05 am Wed 15/10/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk Bridge,2.52,falling,11:00 am Wed 15/10/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk,0.57,falling,11:09 am Wed 15/10/25

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.