Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for King Island, Western, North East, Central Plateau and parts of Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, Central North, North West Coast and Midlands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 7:19 pm Friday, 10 October 2025.
Damaging winds persisting in the wake of a vigorous cold front crossing Tasmania.
Weather Situation
A vigorous frontal system moved across Tasmania resulting in widespread damaging winds, particularly with showers and thunderstorms. The risk of damaging winds remains about northeastern, central and southwestern Tasmania, which will gradually ease into early Saturday.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
King Island, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible this evening. For elevated and exposed areas, DAMAGING WINDS may average 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts around 120 km/h.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds early Saturday morning, but will remain gusty.
Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Strahan, Currie, Bicheno, Bridport, Fingal, Strathgordon, Zeehan, Tarraleah, Scamander, Rosebery and Lake St Clair.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Furneaux Islands district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
163 KM/H WIND GUST RECORDED AT MAATSUYKER ISLAND AT 3:00 PM.
139 KM/H WIND GUST RECORDED AT SCOTTS PEAK AT 7:41 AM
130 km/h wind gust recorded at kunanyi at 5:09 pm.
124 km/h wind gust recorded at Tasman Island Airport at 11:19 am.
128 km/h wind gusts recorded at Hartz Mountains at 11:26 am
111 km/h wind gust recorded at Tunnack Fire Station at 10:13 am
103 km/h wind gust recorded at Swan Island at 9:55 am.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Luncheon Hill at 9:11 am
111 km/h wind gust recorded at Burnie at 7:45 am.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Launceston Airport at 7:44 am
128 km/h wind gust recorded at Mount Read at 7:09 am
113 km/h wind gust recorded at Low Rocky Point at 6:56 am
122 km/h wind gust recorded at Cape Grim at 6:51 am
101 km/h wind gust recorded at Devonport Airport at 6:34 am
100 km/h wind gust recorded at Cressy at 6:15 am.
104 km/h wind gust recorded at Strahan Airport at 5:47 am
102 km/h wind gust recorded at Wynyard at 5:34 am
Cancellation for the following areas:
Furneaux Islands
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 11:00 pm AEDT Friday.
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
Strahan (42.155°S, 145.3251°E, 1m AMSL) Strahan,TAS set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Strahan 7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, with possible small hail. Snow falling above 500 metres. Damaging winds possible. Winds NW 35 to 50 km/h turning W 35 to 55 km/h during the morning then tending W/NW 25 to 35 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 6 and 11.
Forecast for Strahan (42.155°S, 145.3251°E, 1m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 7° 6° 5° 7° 10° 10° 9° Maximum 12° 12° 13° 15° 16° 22° 14° Chance of rain 90% 80% 90% 90% 70% 90% 90% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 5-10mm UV index Moderate Moderate High Moderate High High Moderate Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Slight Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 33
(km/h)33
(km/h)15
(km/h)21
(km/h)10
(km/h)23
(km/h)27
(km/h)33
(km/h)30
(km/h)30
(km/h)27
(km/h)32
(km/h)28
(km/h)31
(km/h)Wind direction WNW WNW WNW W W NW WNW WNW NW NW N NNW WNW W Relative humidity 66% 66% 80% 69% 70% 59% 82% 74% 86% 78% 64% 69% 79% 69% Dew point 3°C 5°C 5°C 5°C 4°C 4°C 8°C 9°C 10°C 11°C 11°C 14°C 8°C 7°C First light 6:08am 6:06am 6:05am 6:03am 6:01am 6:00am 5:58am Sunrise 6:37am 6:35am 6:33am 6:32am 6:30am 6:28am 6:27am Sunset 7:36pm 7:37pm 7:38pm 7:39pm 7:40pm 7:41pm 7:43pm Last light 8:04pm 8:05pm 8:07pm 8:08pm 8:09pm 8:10pm 8:12pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Strahan (42.155°S, 145.3251°E, 1m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:08am EDT 6:37am EDT 7:36pm EDT 8:04pm EDT 11:52pm EDT 8:39am EDT Waning gibbous
Last quarter Oct 14 New moon Oct 21 First quarter Oct 30 Full moon Nov 06 Strahan sun & moon times
SaturdayFirst light6:08am
EDTSunrise6:37am
EDTSunset7:36pm
EDTLast light8:04pm
EDTMoon phaseNext OccurrenceMoon riseSat
11:52pm
EDTMoon setSat
8:39am
EDTLast quarterLast quarter Tue
Oct 14
New moonNew moon Tue
Oct 21
First quarterFirst quarter Thu
Oct 30
Full moonFull moon Thu
Nov 06
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Fri 7:19pm UTC Severe weather advice TASFri 7:19pm UTC Severe weather advice TASAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for King Island, Western, North East, Central Plateau and parts of Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, Central North, North West Coast and Midlands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 7:19 pm Friday, 10 October 2025.
Damaging winds persisting in the wake of a vigorous cold front crossing Tasmania.
Weather Situation
A vigorous frontal system moved across Tasmania resulting in widespread damaging winds, particularly with showers and thunderstorms. The risk of damaging winds remains about northeastern, central and southwestern Tasmania, which will gradually ease into early Saturday.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
King Island, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible this evening. For elevated and exposed areas, DAMAGING WINDS may average 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts around 120 km/h.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds early Saturday morning, but will remain gusty.
Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Strahan, Currie, Bicheno, Bridport, Fingal, Strathgordon, Zeehan, Tarraleah, Scamander, Rosebery and Lake St Clair.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Furneaux Islands district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
163 KM/H WIND GUST RECORDED AT MAATSUYKER ISLAND AT 3:00 PM.
139 KM/H WIND GUST RECORDED AT SCOTTS PEAK AT 7:41 AM
130 km/h wind gust recorded at kunanyi at 5:09 pm.
124 km/h wind gust recorded at Tasman Island Airport at 11:19 am.
128 km/h wind gusts recorded at Hartz Mountains at 11:26 am
111 km/h wind gust recorded at Tunnack Fire Station at 10:13 am
103 km/h wind gust recorded at Swan Island at 9:55 am.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Luncheon Hill at 9:11 am
111 km/h wind gust recorded at Burnie at 7:45 am.
109 km/h wind gust recorded at Launceston Airport at 7:44 am
128 km/h wind gust recorded at Mount Read at 7:09 am
113 km/h wind gust recorded at Low Rocky Point at 6:56 am
122 km/h wind gust recorded at Cape Grim at 6:51 am
101 km/h wind gust recorded at Devonport Airport at 6:34 am
100 km/h wind gust recorded at Cressy at 6:15 am.
104 km/h wind gust recorded at Strahan Airport at 5:47 am
102 km/h wind gust recorded at Wynyard at 5:34 am
Cancellation for the following areas:
Furneaux Islands
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 11:00 pm AEDT Friday.
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.Fri 4:48pm UTC Bushwalking alert TASAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
Bush Walkers Weather Alert
for Western and Central Plateau forecast districts
Issued at 04:48 PM EDT on Friday 10 October 2025
snow for the following areas:
Western and Central Plateau forecast districts
Bush walkers are advised that snow as low as around 700 metres is expected during Friday and Saturday. These hazardous conditions are expected to occur in the Western and Central Plateau forecast districts.
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EDT Friday.Fri 4:12pm UTC Flood warning TASAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The River Derwent
Issued at 04:12 PM AEDT on Friday 10 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4
MODERATE FLOODING MAY OCCUR AT BELOW MEADOWBANK DAM SATURDAY MORNING WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
MINOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE AT MACQUARIE PLAINS AND NEW NORFOLK FROM SATURDAY MORNING WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
Moderate rainfall totals were recorded over the Derwent River catchment during Thursday and Friday morning. Further rainfall forecast for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. Minor flooding is expected at Below Meadowbank Dam from late Friday afternoon, with moderate flooding possible Saturday morning. Minor flooding may also occur at Macquarie Plains and New Norfolk Saturday morning.
Styx River:
Minor flooding is expected along the Styx River from Friday afternoon.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
Moderate flooding may occur along the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam. Minor flooding is possible at Macquarie Plains.
The Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 1.92 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.10 m) from late Friday afternoon. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (6.10 m) Saturday morning with forecast rainfall.
The Derwent River at Macquarie Plains is currently at 0.83 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Derwent River at Macquarie Plains may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Saturday morning with forecast rainfall.
River Derwent around New Norfolk:
Minor flooding is possible along the River Derwent at New Norfolk.
The Derwent River at New Norfolk is currently at 0.66 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Derwent River at New Norfolk may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) Saturday morning. The river may reach around 2.30 m Saturday afternoon, with forecast rainfall.
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 01:30 PM AEDT on Saturday 11 October 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Derwent River at Below Lake St. Clair,2.05,steady,3:45 pm Fri 10/10/25
Ouse River at Ashton,0.58,steady,3:30 pm Fri 10/10/25
Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir),0.70,steady,3:45 pm Fri 10/10/25
Clyde River at Bothwell,0.09,steady,3:00 pm Fri 10/10/25
Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam,1.92,rising,3:45 pm Fri 10/10/25
Tyenna River at Newbury,1.05,steady,3:00 pm Fri 10/10/25
Styx River at Bruces Bridge,1.96,rising,3:56 pm Fri 10/10/25
Derwent River at Macquarie Plains,0.83,steady,3:36 pm Fri 10/10/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk Bridge,2.45,falling,3:00 pm Fri 10/10/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk,0.66,falling,3:54 pm Fri 10/10/25
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.Fri 4:05pm UTC Coastal wind warning TASAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania
Issued at 04:05 PM EDT on Friday 10 October 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Saturday 11 October 2025
Wind Warnings for Friday 10 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Central Plateau Lakes, South West Lakes, Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel and Lower East Coast
Wind Warnings for Saturday 11 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
South West Lakes and Lower East Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Storm Bay and Channel
The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 pm 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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Minor Flood Warning For The Huon River
Issued at 12:54 PM AEDT on Friday 10 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAHUNE BRIDGE AND POSSIBLE AT JUDBURY AND HUONVILLE FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Heavy to moderate rainfall over the Huon River catchment has resulted in river level rises. Minor flooding is occurring at Tahune Bridge and possible at Judbury and Huonville from Friday afternoon, with forecast rainfall. Further showers and areas of locally heavy falls are possible for the remainder of Friday into Saturday.
Huon River - Tahune to Judbury:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Huon River Tahune to Judbury.
The Huon River at Tahune Bridge is currently at 4.19 m AHD and rising, with minor flooding.
The Huon River at Tahune Bridge may reach around 4.40 m AHD Friday afternoon, with minor flooding.
The Huon River at Judbury is currently at 3.32 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Huon River at Judbury may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Friday afternoon.
Huon River around Huonville:
Minor flooding is possible along the Huon River around Huonville.
The Huon River at Huonville is currently at 2.60 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Huon River at Huonville may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Friday afternoon and overnight Friday into Saturday, with the high tide. Further rises possible with forecast rainfall.
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 10:00 AM AEDT on Saturday 11 October 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Huon River at Harrisons Opening,5.23,falling,12:41 pm Fri 10/10/25
Huon River at Tahune Bridge,4.19,rising,12:44 pm Fri 10/10/25
Huon River at Judbury,3.32,rising,12:40 pm Fri 10/10/25
Huon River at Huonville,2.60,rising,12:40 pm Fri 10/10/25
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.For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) King Is, Western, North East, C Plateau & U Derwent, South East, East Coast, CN, NW Coast & Midlands
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) King Is, Western, North East, C Plateau & U Derwent, South East, East Coast, CN, NW Coast & Midlands
- Bush Walkers Weather Alert for Western and Central Plateau
- Moderate Flood Warning For The River Derwent
- Gale Warning Banks St & Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Is, C Plateau Lakes, SW Lakes & Far NW, CN, Upper East, SE, SW & CW coasts
- Minor Flood Warning For The Huon River
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