Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of North East and East Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:53 am Saturday, 11 October 2025.

Damaging winds persisting in the wake of a vigorous cold front early this morning

Weather Situation
A vigorous frontal system moved across Tasmania on Friday resulting in widespread damaging winds. The risk of damaging winds remains about northeastern Tasmania in the wake of the cold front early this morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
North East and East Coast
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible early this morning in the northeast.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds later this morning, but will remain gusty.
Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Scamander, Bicheno, Fingal, Larapuna and Friendly Beaches.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
163 KM/H WIND GUST RECORDED AT MAATSUYKER ISLAND AT 3:00 PM on Friday.
139 KM/H WIND GUST RECORDED AT SCOTTS PEAK AT 7:41 AM on Friday.
130 km/h wind gust recorded at Kurundi at 5:09 pm on Friday.
124 km/h wind gust recorded at Tasman Island Airport at 11:19 am on Friday.
128 km/h wind gusts recorded at Hartz Mountains at 11:26 am on Friday.
111 km/h wind gust recorded at Tunnack Fire Station at 10:13 am on Friday.
103 km/h wind gust recorded at Swan Island at 9:55 am on Friday.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Luncheon Hill at 9:11 am on Friday.
111 km/h wind gust recorded at Burnie at 7:45 am on Friday.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Launceston Airport at 7:44 am on Friday.
128 km/h wind gust recorded at Mount Read at 7:09 am on Friday.
113 km/h wind gust recorded at Low Rocky Point at 6:56 am on Friday.
122 km/h wind gust recorded at Cape Grim at 6:51 am on Friday.
101 km/h wind gust recorded at Devonport Airport at 6:34 am on Friday.
100 km/h wind gust recorded at Cressy at 6:15 am on Friday.
104 km/h wind gust recorded at Strahan Airport at 5:47 am on Friday.
102 km/h wind gust recorded at Wynyard at 5:34 am on Friday.
63 km/h mean winds and 95 km/h wind gust recorded at Larapuna at 4:30 am this morning.
95 km/h wind gust recorded at Friendly Beaches at 4:26 am this morning.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central North,Midlands,South East,Upper Derwent Valley,Central Plateau,Western,North West Coast

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 am AEDT Saturday.
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 parts of North East and East Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:53 am Saturday, 11 October 2025.

Damaging winds persisting in the wake of a vigorous cold front early this morning

Weather Situation
A vigorous frontal system moved across Tasmania on Friday resulting in widespread damaging winds. The risk of damaging winds remains about northeastern Tasmania in the wake of the cold front early this morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
North East and East Coast
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible early this morning in the northeast.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds later this morning, but will remain gusty.
Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Scamander, Bicheno, Fingal, Larapuna and Friendly Beaches.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
163 KM/H WIND GUST RECORDED AT MAATSUYKER ISLAND AT 3:00 PM on Friday.
139 KM/H WIND GUST RECORDED AT SCOTTS PEAK AT 7:41 AM on Friday.
130 km/h wind gust recorded at Kurundi at 5:09 pm on Friday.
124 km/h wind gust recorded at Tasman Island Airport at 11:19 am on Friday.
128 km/h wind gusts recorded at Hartz Mountains at 11:26 am on Friday.
111 km/h wind gust recorded at Tunnack Fire Station at 10:13 am on Friday.
103 km/h wind gust recorded at Swan Island at 9:55 am on Friday.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Luncheon Hill at 9:11 am on Friday.
111 km/h wind gust recorded at Burnie at 7:45 am on Friday.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Launceston Airport at 7:44 am on Friday.
128 km/h wind gust recorded at Mount Read at 7:09 am on Friday.
113 km/h wind gust recorded at Low Rocky Point at 6:56 am on Friday.
122 km/h wind gust recorded at Cape Grim at 6:51 am on Friday.
101 km/h wind gust recorded at Devonport Airport at 6:34 am on Friday.
100 km/h wind gust recorded at Cressy at 6:15 am on Friday.
104 km/h wind gust recorded at Strahan Airport at 5:47 am on Friday.
102 km/h wind gust recorded at Wynyard at 5:34 am on Friday.
63 km/h mean winds and 95 km/h wind gust recorded at Larapuna at 4:30 am this morning.
95 km/h wind gust recorded at Friendly Beaches at 4:26 am this morning.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central North,Midlands,South East,Upper Derwent Valley,Central Plateau,Western,North West Coast

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 am AEDT Saturday.
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 North West Coast, Central North, North East, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts

Issued at 04:00 AM EDT on Saturday 11 October 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
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 westerly winds are expected during Saturday and Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include the Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts and parts of the North West Coast, Central North, North East, Midlands and East Coast 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 am EDT Saturday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 04:00 AM EDT on Saturday 11 October 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Sunday 12 October 2025

Wind Warnings for Saturday 11 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Central North Coast, East of Flinders Island, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Storm Bay, Channel, South West Lakes, Far North West Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, Upper East Coast and Lower East Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Plateau Lakes,Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bays,Derwent Estuary

Wind Warnings for Sunday 12 October
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, East of Flinders Island, Lower East Coast, South East Coast and South West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 am EDT Saturday.
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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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Australian 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.

Australian 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

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.