Local Weather

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Road Weather Alert for Tasmania

for South East forecast district

Issued at 04:58 PM EST on Saturday 26 July 2025

Road weather alert for reduced visibility in heavy rain for the following areas:
South East forecast district
Reduced visibility in heavy rain and possible water over roads will make road conditions dangerous during Saturday in parts of the South East forecast district.
Cancellation for the following areas:
East Coast,North East

For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police.

The next alert will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Saturday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of South East Forecast District.

Issued at 4:50 pm Saturday, 26 July 2025.

Damaging east to northeasterly winds expected in the far southeast this evening.

Weather Situation
A deep low pressure system is extending a cold front over the southeast of the state, with strengthening east to northeasterly winds ahead of it. The front will clear the southeast coast this evening, with winds easing in its wake.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
South East
DAMAGING EAST TO NORTHEASTERLY WINDS averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are likely today about parts of the southeast coast.
Winds are expected to ease during the evening.
There are also currently active flood warnings for the area, for more information please check http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the East Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
109 km/h wind gust was recorded at Tasman Island Airport at 3:57 pm.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Bruny at 2:12 pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Maria Island at 12:33 pm.
91km/h wind gust and sustained 63 km/h winds were recorded at Larapuna at approximately 8:00 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
East Coast

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 AEST Saturday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of South East Forecast District.

Issued at 4:50 pm Saturday, 26 July 2025.

Damaging east to northeasterly winds expected in the far southeast this evening.

Weather Situation
A deep low pressure system is extending a cold front over the southeast of the state, with strengthening east to northeasterly winds ahead of it. The front will clear the southeast coast this evening, with winds easing in its wake.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
South East
DAMAGING EAST TO NORTHEASTERLY WINDS averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are likely today about parts of the southeast coast.
Winds are expected to ease during the evening.
There are also currently active flood warnings for the area, for more information please check http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the East Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
109 km/h wind gust was recorded at Tasman Island Airport at 3:57 pm.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Bruny at 2:12 pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Maria Island at 12:33 pm.
91km/h wind gust and sustained 63 km/h winds were recorded at Larapuna at approximately 8:00 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
East Coast

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 AEST Saturday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North West Coast, North East and East Coast forecast districts

Issued at 04:36 PM EST on Saturday 26 July 2025

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North West Coast, North East and East Coast forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the North West Coast, North East and East Coast forecast districts has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The South Esk River
Issued at 02:30 PM AEST on Saturday 26 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LEWIS HILL AND FINGAL FROM OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT LLEWELLYN OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the South Esk catchment during Saturday. This is likely to result in minor flooding along the St Pauls river at Lewis Hill late Saturday afternoon, further rises to around the moderate flood level overnight Saturday are possible. Along the South Esk river moderate flooding is possible at Fingal and minor flooding is likely at Llewellyn overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainfall is expected to ease across the South Esk River catchment into Sunday.
A flood watch is current for North and South East Tasmania.

Break O'Day River:
River level rises are occurring along the Break O'Day River.
South Esk River above Fingal:
River level rises are occurring along the South Esk River above Fingal.
St Pauls River:
Minor flooding is likely along the St Pauls River at Lewis Hill and moderate flooding possible.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is currently at 1.03 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is likely to exceed the minor flood level (1.70 m) late Saturday afternoon. The river level may reach around the moderate flood level (2.60 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.

South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Minor flooding is likely along the South Esk River at Fingal and Llewellyn. Moderate flooding is possible at Fingal.
The South Esk River at Fingal is currently at 3.81 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Fingal is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Saturday afternoon. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (5.00 m) Saturday evening. The river may reach around 5.30 m overnight Saturday into Sunday, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 2.13 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Llewellyn is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Nile River:
River level rises are occurring along the Nile River.

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 PM AEST on Saturday 26 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,2.10,rising,2:00 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,1.56,rising,12:45 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Mathinna,1.52,rising,2:24 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Fingal,3.81,rising,2:24 pm Sat 26/07/25
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,1.03,rising,2:24 pm Sat 26/07/25
St Pauls River at Above Avoca,0.87,steady,2:00 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Llewellyn,2.13,steady,2:15 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Perth,2.33,steady,2:00 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Longford,0.66,steady,2:14 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,126.78,steady,2:15 pm Sat 26/07/25

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.