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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Wednesday 17 September 2025
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 18 September 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 17 September
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Lower East Coast and South East Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel, South West Lakes, Far North West Coast, Upper East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 18 September
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West 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

Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 10:33 AM AEST on Tuesday 16 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CORRA LINN FROM TUESDAY EVENING WITH FORECAST RAIN
Rainfall is forecast across the North Esk catchment during Tuesday into Wednesday. This may result in creek and river level rises, with minor flooding possible at Corra Linn from Tuesday evening.

Upper North Esk River:
River level rises are expected along the Upper North Esk River from Tuesday afternoon.
Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding is possible along the Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 1.92 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) from Tuesday evening, 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 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 17 September 2025.

Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara,0.78,steady,10:22 am Tue 16/09/25
North Esk River at Ballroom,0.95,steady,6:15 pm Mon 15/09/25
North Esk River at Corra Linn,1.92,steady,10:17 am Tue 16/09/25

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.