Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:15 pm Friday, 10 October 2025.
Damaging winds persisting in the wake of a vigorous cold front crossing Tasmania.
Weather Situation
A vigorous frontal system moved across Tasmania resulting in widespread damaging winds, particularly with showers and thunderstorms. The risk of damaging winds remains about much of the state, however this is expected to gradually ease overnight into Saturday.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
For NORTHEASTERN, CENTRAL and SOUTHWESTERN TASMANIA: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 110 km/h are likely today, easing early Saturday morning.
For the REMAINDER including HOBART and LAUNCESTON: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely, easing during Friday evening.
For elevated and exposed areas, DAMAGING WINDS may average 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts around 120 km/h.
Winds across the state are expected to ease below warning thresholds early Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Launceston, St Helens, Swansea, Strahan, New Norfolk, Hobart, Currie, Smithton, Oatlands and Scottsdale.
154 KM/H WIND GUST RECORDED AT MAATSUYKER ISLAND AT 10:41 AM
139 KM/H WIND GUST RECORDED AT SCOTTS PEAK AT 7:41 AM
124 km/h wind gust recorded at Tasman Island Airport at 11:19 am.
128 km/h wind gust recorded at kunanyi at 11:00 am.
128 km/h wind gusts recorded at Hartz Mountains at 11:26 am
111 km/h wind gust recorded at Tunnack Fire Station at 10:13 am
103 km/h wind gust recorded at Swan Island at 9:55 am.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Luncheon Hill at 9:11 am
111 km/h wind gust recorded at Burnie at 7:45 am.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Launceston Airport at 7:44 am
128 km/h wind gust recorded at Mount Read at 7:09 am
113 km/h wind gust recorded at Low Rocky Point at 6:56 am
122 km/h wind gust recorded at Cape Grim at 6:51 am
101 km/h wind gust recorded at Devonport Airport at 6:34 am
100 km/h wind gust recorded at Cressy at 6:15 am.
104 km/h wind gust recorded at Strahan Airport at 5:47 am
102 km/h wind gust recorded at Wynyard at 5:34 am
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 pm AEDT 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.
Forecast
Launceston (41.4403°S, 147.1394°E, 13m AMSL) Launceston,TAS set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Launceston 7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast in the afternoon and early evening. Damaging winds possible. Winds NW 35 to 55 km/h decreasing to 30 to 45 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 13.
Forecast for Launceston (41.4403°S, 147.1394°E, 13m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 9° 8° 5° 0° 7° 9° 8° Maximum 15° 15° 15° 16° 19° 21° 22° Chance of rain 90% 30% 50% 50% 70% 10% 50% Likely amount 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate High High High High High Fire Danger Rating No Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Slight High Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 32
(km/h)37
(km/h)21
(km/h)27
(km/h)11
(km/h)19
(km/h)5
(km/h)17
(km/h)19
(km/h)26
(km/h)22
(km/h)26
(km/h)13
(km/h)25
(km/h)Wind direction NNW NW NW WNW NNW WNW WNW NW NNW WNW NNW NW N NNW Relative humidity 85% 66% 68% 51% 70% 47% 70% 45% 84% 52% 75% 59% 75% 52% Dew point 9°C 8°C 5°C 4°C 4°C 3°C 1°C 3°C 9°C 8°C 9°C 12°C 10°C 11°C First light 6:04am 6:02am 6:00am 5:58am 5:57am 5:55am 5:53am Sunrise 6:32am 6:30am 6:28am 6:27am 6:25am 6:24am 6:22am Sunset 7:26pm 7:28pm 7:29pm 7:30pm 7:31pm 7:32pm 7:33pm Last light 7:55pm 7:56pm 7:57pm 7:58pm 7:59pm 8:00pm 8:02pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Launceston (41.4403°S, 147.1394°E, 13m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:04am EDT 6:32am EDT 7:26pm EDT 7:55pm EDT 11:41pm EDT 7:50am EDT Waning gibbous
Last quarter Oct 14 New moon Oct 21 First quarter Oct 30 Full moon Nov 06 Launceston sun & moon times
FridayFirst light6:04am
EDTSunrise6:32am
EDTSunset7:26pm
EDTLast light7:55pm
EDTMoon phaseNext OccurrenceMoon riseFri
11:41pm
EDTMoon setFri
7:50am
EDTLast quarterLast quarter Tue
Oct 14
New moonNew moon Tue
Oct 21
First quarterFirst quarter Thu
Oct 30
Full moonFull moon Thu
Nov 06
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Fri 3:15pm UTC Severe weather advice TASFri 3:15pm UTC Severe weather advice TASAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:15 pm Friday, 10 October 2025.
Damaging winds persisting in the wake of a vigorous cold front crossing Tasmania.
Weather Situation
A vigorous frontal system moved across Tasmania resulting in widespread damaging winds, particularly with showers and thunderstorms. The risk of damaging winds remains about much of the state, however this is expected to gradually ease overnight into Saturday.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
For NORTHEASTERN, CENTRAL and SOUTHWESTERN TASMANIA: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 110 km/h are likely today, easing early Saturday morning.
For the REMAINDER including HOBART and LAUNCESTON: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely, easing during Friday evening.
For elevated and exposed areas, DAMAGING WINDS may average 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts around 120 km/h.
Winds across the state are expected to ease below warning thresholds early Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Launceston, St Helens, Swansea, Strahan, New Norfolk, Hobart, Currie, Smithton, Oatlands and Scottsdale.
154 KM/H WIND GUST RECORDED AT MAATSUYKER ISLAND AT 10:41 AM
139 KM/H WIND GUST RECORDED AT SCOTTS PEAK AT 7:41 AM
124 km/h wind gust recorded at Tasman Island Airport at 11:19 am.
128 km/h wind gust recorded at kunanyi at 11:00 am.
128 km/h wind gusts recorded at Hartz Mountains at 11:26 am
111 km/h wind gust recorded at Tunnack Fire Station at 10:13 am
103 km/h wind gust recorded at Swan Island at 9:55 am.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Luncheon Hill at 9:11 am
111 km/h wind gust recorded at Burnie at 7:45 am.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Launceston Airport at 7:44 am
128 km/h wind gust recorded at Mount Read at 7:09 am
113 km/h wind gust recorded at Low Rocky Point at 6:56 am
122 km/h wind gust recorded at Cape Grim at 6:51 am
101 km/h wind gust recorded at Devonport Airport at 6:34 am
100 km/h wind gust recorded at Cressy at 6:15 am.
104 km/h wind gust recorded at Strahan Airport at 5:47 am
102 km/h wind gust recorded at Wynyard at 5:34 am
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 pm AEDT 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.Fri 12:58pm UTC Flood warning TASAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Flood Watch For The Western, Northern And Parts Of The North East Catchments
Issued at 12:58 PM AEDT on Friday 10 October 2025
Flood Watch Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING AND ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS MULTIPLE CATCHMENTS FROM FRIDAY
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Huon River
Channel Coastal Rivers (South East Cape to Gordon)
Gordon-Franklin Rivers
King-Henty Rivers
Pieman River
Nelson Bay Coastal Rivers
Arthur River
Northwest and Central Coastal Rivers
Mersey River
South Esk River
Ringarooma River
North Coastal Rivers
Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Derwent, Huon, Mersey, Meander and Nth Esk
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:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Saturday 11 October 2025.Fri 12:20pm UTC Flood warning TASAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania
Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 12:20 PM EDT on Friday 10 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT CORRA LINN FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Rainfall was recorded in the North Esk River catchment during Thursday and Friday morning, with further rainfall forecast for the remainder of Friday, with areas of locally heavy falls possible. This is likely to result in river level rises and minor flooding at Corra Linn from Friday afternoon.
Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding is likely along the Lower North Esk River.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 2.43 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.70 m) from Friday afternoon. The river may reach around 2.80 m overnight Friday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
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 https://alert.tas.gov.au.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.}
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Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:30 am EDT on Saturday 11 October 2025.
Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara Offtake,0.97,Steady,12:14 PM FRI 10/10/25
North Esk River at Ballroom,1.24,Steady,07:15 PM THU 09/10/25
North Esk River at Corra Linn,2.43,Steady,01:08 AM FRI 10/10/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.Fri 12:02pm UTC Coastal wind warning TASAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania
Issued at 12:02 PM EDT on Friday 10 October 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Saturday 11 October 2025
Wind Warnings for Friday 10 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Central Plateau Lakes, South West Lakes, Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay and Channel
Wind Warnings for Saturday 11 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Storm Bay, Channel, South West Lakes and Lower East Coast
The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EDT 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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Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River
Issued at 10:35 AM AEDT on Friday 10 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STRATHBRIDGE OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
Moderate rainfall totals have been recorded across the Meander River catchment in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Friday. Further moderate rainfall with locally heavy falls are possible for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. The catchment is wet following recent rainfall. Minor flooding is possible along the Meander River at Strathbridge overnight Friday into Saturday.
Meander River below Strathbridge:
Minor flooding is possible along the Meander River around Strathbridge.
The Meander River at Strathbridge is currently at 2.11 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Meander River at Strathbridge may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. The river may peak near 5.60 m Saturday afternoon, with minor flooding.
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 AEDT on Saturday 11 October 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Meander River at Meander,1.30,rising,10:27 am Fri 10/10/25
Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,1.06,rising,10:00 am Fri 10/10/25
Meander River at Strathbridge,2.11,rising,10:00 am Fri 10/10/25
Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,1.05,rising,10:00 am Fri 10/10/25
Liffey River at Carrick,0.52,steady,9:00 am Fri 10/10/25
Meander River at Westwood Bridge,1.57,rising,10:18 am Fri 10/10/25
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.Fri 10:20am UTC Sheep graziers warning TASAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
Warning to Sheep Graziers
for King Island, North West Coast, Central North, North East, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts
Issued at 10:20 AM EDT on Friday 10 October 2025
Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
King Island, North West Coast, Central North, North East, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong northwesterly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the North West Coast, Central North, North East, Midlands and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts and parts of the King Island, East 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 pm EDT Friday.For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) King Is, Furneaux Is, Western, U Derwent, SE, NE, E Coast, NW Coast, CN, C Plateau & Midlands
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) King Is, Furneaux Is, Western, U Derwent, SE, NE, E Coast, NW Coast, CN, C Plateau & Midlands
- Flood Watch For The Western, Northern And Parts Of The North East Catchments
- Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
- Gale Warning Banks St & Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Is, C Plateau Lakes, SW Lakes & Far NW, CN, Upper East, Lower E, SE, SW & CW coasts
- Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River
- Sheep Graziers Warning for King Island, Central North, North East, Midlands, Upper Derwent Valley, South East & North West and East coasts
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