Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 04:00 AM EDT on Tuesday 14 October 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Wednesday 15 October 2025

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 14 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
South East Coast and South West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Storm Bay, Channel, South West Lakes, Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast and Central West Coast

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 15 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
South East Coast and South West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
South West Lakes, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast and Central West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 am EDT Tuesday.
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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, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The River Derwent
Issued at 11:25 AM AEDT on Monday 13 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 7

RIVER LEVELS MAY REMAIN AROUND THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL BELOW MEADOWBANK DAM FOR THE REMAINDER OF MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Following a peak over the weekend, river levels remain elevated around the minor flood level below Meadowbank Dam.
Light showers are forecast across the catchment from Tuesday into Wednesday, but are not expected to cause significant renewed rises at this stage.

Styx River:
River levels continue to slowly fall along the Styx River.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam.
The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 3.91 m and steady, just below the minor flood level.
The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam may remain around the minor flood level (4.10 m) for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday.

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 12:00 PM AEDT on Tuesday 14 October 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Derwent River at Below Lake St. Clair,2.20,steady,10:45 am Mon 13/10/25
Ouse River at Ashton,0.93,steady,10:30 am Mon 13/10/25
Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir),0.85,steady,10:45 am Mon 13/10/25
Clyde River at Bothwell,0.09,steady,11:00 am Mon 13/10/25
Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam,3.92,steady,10:45 am Mon 13/10/25
Tyenna River at Newbury,0.91,steady,11:00 am Mon 13/10/25
Styx River at Bruces Bridge,1.28,steady,11:13 am Mon 13/10/25
Derwent River at Macquarie Plains,2.57,steady,10:36 am Mon 13/10/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk Bridge,3.06,steady,11:00 am Mon 13/10/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk,0.98,rising,11:14 am Mon 13/10/25

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.