Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, Central Plateau, Midlands and parts of North East, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:27 pm Sunday, 19 October 2025.

Damaging winds strengthening broadly again from Monday morning.

Weather Situation
Westerly winds are expected to strengthen again from mid-morning on Monday ahead of another cold front crossing later on Monday. The strong westerly winds will gradually weaken into Monday evening.
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 ELEVATED TERRAIN and EXPOSED FAR SOUTHERN TASMANIA: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts around 115 km/h are possible, becoming likely from late morning on Monday.
For the REMAINDER including Hobart: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible from mid-morning on Monday, becoming likely during the afternoon.
Winds across the state are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Monday evening.
Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Swansea, New Norfolk, Hobart, Oatlands and Bicheno.

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 Monday.
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 Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, Central Plateau, Midlands and parts of North East, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:27 pm Sunday, 19 October 2025.

Damaging winds strengthening broadly again from Monday morning.

Weather Situation
Westerly winds are expected to strengthen again from mid-morning on Monday ahead of another cold front crossing later on Monday. The strong westerly winds will gradually weaken into Monday evening.
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 ELEVATED TERRAIN and EXPOSED FAR SOUTHERN TASMANIA: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts around 115 km/h are possible, becoming likely from late morning on Monday.
For the REMAINDER including Hobart: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible from mid-morning on Monday, becoming likely during the afternoon.
Winds across the state are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Monday evening.
Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Swansea, New Norfolk, Hobart, Oatlands and Bicheno.

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 Monday.
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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Midlands, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts

Issued at 10:22 PM EDT on Sunday 19 October 2025

Warnings for Monday 20 October

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Midlands, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong westerly winds are expected during Monday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Midlands, Upper Derwent Valley 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 am EDT Monday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 10:00 PM EDT on Sunday 19 October 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Monday 20 October 2025

Wind Warnings for Sunday 19 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
South East Coast and South West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary, South West Lakes, East of Flinders Island, Lower East Coast and Central West Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel, Central Plateau Lakes, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound and Upper East Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 20 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, 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, Channel, Central Plateau Lakes, South West Lakes, Far North West Coast, Central North Coast and Upper East Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:00 am EDT Monday.
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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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