Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for Western, Central Plateau and parts of Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, Midlands, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.
Issued at 11:00 am Monday, 15 September 2025.
Damaging winds redeveloping over much of the state from late this evening.
Weather Situation
Damaging northwesterly winds have eased this morning but are expected to redevelop from late this evening ahead of a cold front crossing tonight. On Tuesday, damaging winds may temporarily ease during the early to mid morning before redeveloping again about much of the warning area during the afternoon as a secondary front crosses. Gusty conditions are expected about the remainder of the state across Tuesday.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
For CENTRAL and EASTERN parts: Strong northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are possible from late this evening. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds late Tuesday night.
For the WEST COAST: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h are possible during Tuesday afternoon. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds during Tuesday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Hobart, Strahan, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover, Strathgordon, Zeehan and Tarraleah.
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 Monday.
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.
Forecast
Royal George (41.8221°S, 147.893°E, 218m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely this evening. Damaging winds possible. Winds N/NW 25 to 35 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 16 and 21.
Forecast for Royal George (41.8221°S, 147.893°E, 218m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary Minimum 12° 10° 6° 2° 7° 3° 4° Maximum 17° 12° 10° 12° 13° 9° 10° Chance of rain 90% 40% 30% 50% 60% 40% 40% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Moderate Nil Slight Slight 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 15
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(km/h)Wind direction NNW NNW NW NW W W NNW NNW NW NW WNW WNW W W Relative humidity 51% 42% 73% 62% 57% 44% 65% 56% 64% 57% 59% 53% 56% 54% Dew point 5°C 4°C 6°C 4°C 1°C -2°C 3°C 3°C 4°C 4°C -2°C 0°C 0°C 1°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Royal George (41.8221°S, 147.893°E, 218m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:43am EST 6:11am EST 5:57pm EST 6:25pm EST 2:07am EST 10:35am EST Waning crescent
New moon Sep 22 First quarter Sep 30 Full moon Oct 07 Last quarter Oct 14 -
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