Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for King Island, Furneaux Islands and parts of Western, South East, North East, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.
Issued at 11:01 am Saturday, 11 April 2026.
Damaging winds about northern and western Tasmania.
Weather Situation
A west to southwesterly change will cross the state today, bringing cold, wet and windy conditions.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, South East, North East, North West Coast and Central North
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible about northern and western Tasmania.
Winds are expected to gradually ease below warning thresholds from late Saturday night to Sunday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Strahan, Currie, Whitemark, Bridport and George Town.
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 Saturday.
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.
Forecast
Roches Beach (42.8897°S, 147.4962°E, 6m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Snow falling above 800 metres. The chance of a thunderstorm in the far S. Possible small hail in the S. Damaging winds possible in the far S. Winds NW 25 to 40 km/h turning W 30 to 45 km/h in the middle of the day. Daytime maximum temperatures between 7 and 14.
Forecast for Roches Beach (42.8897°S, 147.4962°E, 6m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 7° 7° 8° 8° 8° 10° 8° Maximum 13° 13° 17° 19° 17° 17° 14° Chance of rain 70% 80% 70% 80% 30% 50% 80% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 28
(km/h)31
(km/h)26
(km/h)34
(km/h)15
(km/h)25
(km/h)15
(km/h)24
(km/h)17
(km/h)24
(km/h)27
(km/h)33
(km/h)32
(km/h)40
(km/h)Wind direction NW WNW W WSW W SW NNW WNW NW WNW NW WNW W WSW Relative humidity 61% 62% 65% 61% 73% 63% 65% 56% 62% 49% 62% 52% 58% 53% Dew point 3°C 4°C 5°C 4°C 8°C 9°C 7°C 9°C 6°C 5°C 7°C 6°C 4°C 3°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Roches Beach (42.8897°S, 147.4962°E, 6m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:08am EST 6:37am EST 5:45pm EST 6:13pm EST 2:43pm EST 
Waning crescent
New moon Apr 17 First quarter Apr 24 Full moon May 02 Last quarter May 10 -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) King Island, Furneaux Islands & Western, South East, North East, North West Coast & Central North
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) King Island, Furneaux Islands & Western, South East, North East, North West Coast & Central North
- Sheep Graziers Warning Furneaux Is, Midlands, U Derwent, South East & NW Coast. Cancelled Sheep Graziers Warning King Island & East Coast
- Gale Warning Banks St & Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Is & Far North West, CN, Lower East, South East, South West & Central West coasts
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
