Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 10:00 PM EDT on Thursday 23 October 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Friday 24 October 2025

Wind Warnings for Thursday 23 October
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Upper East Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 24 October
Strong Wind 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

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

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 04:40 PM EDT on Thursday 23 October 2025

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 10:06 AM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ALONG THE MACQUARIE RIVER
River level rises are expected downstream of Morningside, however flooding is no longer expected.

Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Macquarie River.
The Macquarie River at Ross is currently at 1.04 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Ross is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).

Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Macquarie River.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is currently at 1.99 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m).

Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Macquarie River.
No observations are currently available for the Macquarie River at Above Westmoor.
The Macquarie River at Above Westmoor is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m).

The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is currently at 1.32 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Tooms River at Tooms Lake,3.32,steady,9:07 am Thu 23/10/25
Macquarie River at Trefusis,0.96,rising,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,0.23,steady,9:31 am Thu 23/10/25
Macquarie River at Ross,1.04,steady,9:35 am Thu 23/10/25
Macquarie River at Fosterville,0.20,steady,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Elizabeth River at Lake Leake,3.80,steady,10:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Elizabeth River at Lake Leake (Downstream),0.15,steady,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Macquarie River at Morningside,1.99,rising,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Isis River at Barton,1.03,steady,9:56 am Thu 23/10/25
Lake River at Parknook,0.88,steady,9:45 am Thu 23/10/25
Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,1.32,rising,9:45 am Thu 23/10/25

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.