Tasmania
Sat 3:00 pm EST
Thick cloud obscuring TAS is circulating around a deep low over western VIC. The cloud is causing widespread rain across TAS. Rain will increase over northern parts of the state in the evening, bringing potential for flooding.
Coastal wind warning
Issued at 10:08AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Gale Warning for the upper and lower east coast, central west and northwest coast. Strong Wind Warning for remaining coastal waters
Flood warning
Issued at 09:45AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Minor Flood Warning - Forth and Mersey River Basins
Flood warning
Issued at 12:58PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Moderate Flood Warning - Meander River Basin
Flood warning
Issued at 12:49PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Minor Flood Warning - North Esk River Basin
Flood warning
Issued at 13:08PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Moderate Flood Warning - South Esk River Basin
Flood warning
Issued at 10:30AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Flood Watch for all northern, western and southern Rivers
Road weather alert
Issued at 10:19AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Road Weather Alert for all Tasmanian roads due to heavy rain and possible flash flooding
State Centres Forecast
HobartShowers |
8 - 12 |
 |
LauncestonIncreasing sunshine |
8 - 15 |
 |
Four Day Outlook
| Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rain spreading throughout, heaviest in the NW. Strong easterly winds. | Cold southerly winds throughout. Showers, persistent and heavy in the south. | Clear and sunny skies after frost/fog inland. Isolated showers on the coasts. | Frost and fog early, clearing to sunny skies. Light and variable winds. |
Yesterday's Temperature
| Minimum: | Lake Leake, TAS | -2.0°C |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum: | Flinders Is, TAS | 15.0°C |
Coastal Waters
Banks Strait
Northeast winds 15/25 knots, tending north to northwest 20/30 knots in the evening. Sea: Up to 3.0 m Swell: Up to 1.5 m
Central North
East to northeast winds 20/30 knots, tending north to northwest at 20/30 knots during the evening. Sea: Up to 3.0 m Swell: Up to 1.0 m
Central West
Southeast to northeast winds 10/20 knots, tending southeast 20/30 knots offshore in the afternoon, before shifting south to southwest 30/40 knots later. Sea: Up to 5.0 m Swell: Up to 3.0 m
Derwent Estuary
Northwest to northeast winds 5/15 knots becoming variable for a period overnight. Winds becoming southwesterly at 5/15 knots early tomorrow then increasing to 15/20 knots, locally 25 knots during the morning before easing again late in the afternoon.
Far Northwest
North to northeast winds 20/30 knots, tending northwesterly 15/25 knots. South the southwest winds 30/40 knots developing late. Sea: Up to 5.0 m Swell: Up to 3.0 m
Hobart Waters
For adjacent southeast coastal waters. North to northeast winds 5/15 knots, reaching 20 knots at times over open waters. Winds tending north to northwest at 10/15 knots during the evening ahead of a southwest change at 20/30 knots, locally 35 knots during the morning. Southwesterly winds slowly easing to 15/25 knots during the evening.
Inland Waters
Southeast to northeast winds 5/15 knots, tending north to northwest during the evening. Winds in open areas possibly reaching 20 knots at times.
Lower East
Northwest to northeast winds 20/30 knots, reaching 35 knots at times. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
Northeast
North to northeast winds 25/35 knots, tending north to northwest at 20/30 knots in the evening. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 1.5 m
Southeast
North to northeast winds 15/25 knots, reaching 30 knots about the east. Winds lighter inshore, and tending variable in western parts in the evening. Sea: Up to 3.0 m Swell: Up to 3.5 m
Southwest
East to northeast winds 10/20 knots lighter and more variable inshore. Winds offshore west of Maatsuyker Island tending southeast 20/30 knots during the evening. Sea: Up to 3.0 m Swell: Up to 3.5 m
Upper East
North to northeast winds 20/30 knots, reaching 35 knots at times tending north to northwest 20/30 knots during the evening. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 1.5 m
