Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for Western and parts of Upper Derwent Valley, South East and Central Plateau Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:45 am Friday, 19 September 2025.
Damaging winds to develop over southern Tasmania this evening.
Weather Situation
West to northwesterly winds will strengthen this afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front. The front clears to the east late this evening, with winds tending west to southwesterly associated with a passing low pressure system. Winds ease from the west during Saturday morning as the low clears into the Tasman Sea.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East and Central Plateau
DAMAGING WEST TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible in the southwest, far south and Tasman Peninsula from early Friday evening. Winds shift WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY from early Saturday morning before easing below warning thresholds by late Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Strahan and Strathgordon.
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 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
Moogara (42.7847°S, 146.91°E, 492m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming NW 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Daytime maximum temperatures between 13 and 17.
Forecast for Moogara (42.7847°S, 146.91°E, 492m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 5° 3° 5° 3° 0° 7° 4° Maximum 13° 7° 10° 7° 10° 10° 8° Chance of rain 90% 90% 70% 80% 80% 60% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Moderate Nil Moderate High Nil Slight 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 6
(km/h)14
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(km/h)Wind direction N NNW W W WNW WNW W WSW WNW WNW W W WNW W Relative humidity 84% 66% 77% 66% 70% 70% 74% 68% 78% 69% 74% 63% 80% 75% Dew point 7°C 6°C 1°C 1°C 4°C 4°C 1°C 1°C 3°C 5°C 5°C 3°C 5°C 4°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Moogara (42.7847°S, 146.91°E, 492m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:40am EST 6:08am EST 6:05pm EST 6:33pm EST 5:02am EST 3:19pm 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) for Western and parts of Upper Derwent Valley, South East and Central Plateau
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for Western and parts of Upper Derwent Valley, South East and Central Plateau
- Gale Warning for Far North West, Central North, South West & Central West coasts
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days