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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Sunday 27 July 2025
for the period until midnight EST Sunday 27 July 2025

Wind Warnings for Sunday 27 July
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
South West Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Lower East Coast and South East Coast

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The South Esk River And Minor Flood Warning For The St Pauls River
Issued at 05:38 AM AEST on Sunday 27 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT FINGAL
MINOR FLOODING EASING AT LEWIS HILL
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LLEWELLYN SUNDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the South Esk catchment during Saturday which has caused river level rises, with moderate flooding at Fingal. Minor flooding may develop further downstream at Llewellyn from Sunday evening. Along the St Pauls River, minor flooding is easing at Lewis Hill.
A flood watch is current for North and South East Tasmania.

Break O'Day River:
River levels are elevated along the Break O'Day River.
South Esk River above Fingal:
River levels are elevated along the South Esk River above Fingal.
St Pauls River:
Minor flooding is easing along the St Pauls River.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill peaked at 2.55 m around 9:00 pm Saturday 26 July, near the moderate flood level (2.60 m). The river is currently at 2.40 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is expected to remain above the minor flood level (1.70 m) during Sunday.

South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the South Esk River.
The South Esk River at Fingal peaked at 5.55 m around midnight Saturday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 5.52 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The South Esk River at Fingal is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (5.00 m) during Sunday.

The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 2.51 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Llewellyn may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Sunday evening.

Nile River:
River levels are elevated 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 02:00 PM AEST on Sunday 27 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,1.65,falling,4:00 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,1.23,steady,2:45 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Mathinna,1.51,falling,5:16 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Fingal,5.52,steady,5:29 am Sun 27/07/25
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,2.40,falling,4:39 am Sun 27/07/25
St Pauls River at Above Avoca,0.90,steady,4:00 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Llewellyn,2.51,steady,5:15 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Perth,2.55,rising,4:00 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Longford,0.87,steady,5:24 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,126.92,steady,5:15 am Sun 27/07/25

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.

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.