Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 05:00 AM EST on Wednesday 27 August 2025
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 28 August 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 27 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Upper East Coast and Lower East Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 28 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Lower East Coast, South East Coast and South West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Upper East Coast and Central West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Wednesday.
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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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 03:16 PM AEST on Tuesday 26 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE NORTH ESK RIVER FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
Forecast rainfall across northern Tasmania during Tuesday and Wednesday is expected to cause river level rises along the North Esk River, with minor flooding possible from Wednesday morning.

Upper North Esk River:
Strong river rises are likely in the Upper North Esk river from Tuesday evening.
Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding may occur along the Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 1.69 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn may reach around the minor flood level (2.70 m) Wednesday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 11:30 AM AEST on Wednesday 27 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara,0.73,steady,2:23 pm Tue 26/08/25
North Esk River at Ballroom,0.82,steady,2:00 pm Tue 26/08/25
North Esk River at Corra Linn,1.69,steady,3:11 pm Tue 26/08/25

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.