Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 04:00 AM EST on Sunday 12 April 2026
for the period until midnight EST Monday 13 April 2026

Wind Warnings for Sunday 12 April
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Lower East Coast and South East Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel, Central Plateau Lakes, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 13 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 am EST Sunday.
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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
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Furneaux Islands, North East and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:00 pm Saturday, 11 April 2026.

Winds are easing through northern Tasmania

cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Furneaux Islands, North East and Central North
This warning is now cancelled.
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Flinders Island at 04:38 pm.
Sustained 63 km/h winds were recorded at Low Head at 02:29 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* 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.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Furneaux Islands, North East and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:00 pm Saturday, 11 April 2026.

Winds are easing through northern Tasmania

cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Furneaux Islands, North East and Central North
This warning is now cancelled.
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Flinders Island at 04:38 pm.
Sustained 63 km/h winds were recorded at Low Head at 02:29 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* 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.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.