Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, Central Plateau and parts of North East, East Coast, Midlands, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:53 am Tuesday, 16 September 2025.
Damaging winds redeveloping over much of the state today.
Weather Situation
Damaging northwesterly winds will redevelop later this morning and early afternoon ahead of a cold front crossing the state.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
For the WEST COAST: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h are possible from late this morning.
For CENTRAL and EASTERN parts: Strong northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are possible from the early afternoon.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds later this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Hobart, Strahan, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover, Strathgordon, Zeehan and Tarraleah.
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 pm AEST Tuesday.
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
Maranoa Heights (42.9635°S, 147.2998°E, 51m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Snow possible above 1000 metres. Damaging winds possible. Winds NW 35 to 50 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 11 and 17.
Forecast for Maranoa Heights (42.9635°S, 147.2998°E, 51m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary Minimum 12° 8° 5° 8° 4° 5° 5° Maximum 17° 13° 17° 17° 13° 14° 14° Chance of rain 50% 30% 50% 60% 30% 70% 80% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Slight Nil Slight Slight Slight 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 43
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(km/h)Wind direction NNW NW WNW W N NNW NNW NNW W WNW WNW WNW W WSW Relative humidity 46% 39% 61% 45% 58% 40% 58% 42% 61% 48% 58% 50% 59% 42% Dew point 4°C 1°C 2°C 0°C 2°C 2°C 3°C 2°C 0°C 1°C 1°C 2°C 1°C 0°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Maranoa Heights (42.9635°S, 147.2998°E, 51m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:44am EST 6:12am EST 6:00pm EST 6:28pm EST 3:13am EST 11:39am EST Waning crescent
New moon Sep 22 First quarter Sep 30 Full moon Oct 07 Last quarter Oct 14 -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) Western, U Derwent, South East, C Plateau & North East, East Coast, Midlands, NW Coast & CN
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) Western, U Derwent, South East, C Plateau & North East, East Coast, Midlands, NW Coast & CN
- Gale Warning for East of Flinders Island, South West Lakes & Far North West, Upper East, South East, South West & Central West coasts
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days