Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North West Coast, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts

Issued at 05:02 PM EDT on Thursday 13 November 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North West Coast, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds are expected during Thursday and Friday. Areas likely to be affected include the Upper Derwent Valley forecast district and parts of the North West Coast, Midlands, 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 11:00 pm EDT Thursday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Huon River
Issued at 03:09 PM AEDT on Thursday 13 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE AT TAHUNE BRIDGE FROM LATE THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall across the Huon River catchment since Tuesday evening has caused river level rises along the Huon River and its tributaries, which has the potential to result in minor flooding along the Huon River at Tahune Bridge from late Thursday afternoon.

Huon River above Tahune:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Huon River at Harrisons Opening.
Huon River - Tahune to Judbury:
Minor flooding is possible along the Huon River at Tahune Bridge.
The Huon River at Tahune Bridge is currently at 3.74 m AHD and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Huon River at Tahune Bridge may peak around the minor flood level (4.00 m AHD) late Thursday afternoon.

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 03:00 PM AEDT on Friday 14 November 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Huon River at Harrisons Opening,5.09,rising,2:56 pm Thu 13/11/25
Huon River at Tahune Bridge,3.74,rising,2:55 pm Thu 13/11/25
Huon River at Judbury,2.89,rising,2:55 pm Thu 13/11/25
Huon River at Huonville,2.32,rising,2:56 pm Thu 13/11/25

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.