Tasmania
Sat 8:00 pm EDT
Thick cloud over TAS near a deepening trough and low is causing widespread showers, heaviest over the central highlands and the east coast. Showers are easing in the west as winds tend more offshore and dry out after passing across the land.
Coastal wind warning
Issued at 16:06PM on Saturday 22 November 2008
Gale Warning for northern and eastern coastal waters. Strong Wind Warning for the Southeast and Central West coasts.
Small boat alert
Issued at 16:02PM on Saturday 22 November 2008
A Wind Alert has been issued for SW and Central Plateau Lakes due to strong gusty winds
Severe weather warning
Issued at 16:24PM on Saturday 22 November 2008
Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds): in areas Northeast of a line from Bicheno to Devonport.
Road weather alert
Issued at 15:59PM on Saturday 22 November 2008
Road Weather Alert for Roads in the Eastern Half of Tasmania
State Centres Forecast
HobartShowers |
10 - 15 |
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LauncestonMostly cloudy |
9 - 20 |
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Four Day Outlook
| Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showers in most areas, increasing about the east. Cold, southerly gales. | Scattered light showers about the east. Showers clearing from the west. Winds easing. | Scattered light showers about the south and east. Fresh southerly winds. | Isolated showers clearing from the southeast. Clear, dry and warmer elsewhere. |
Yesterday's Temperature
| Minimum: | Mt Read, TAS | -1.0°C |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum: | Bushy Park, TAS | 16.0°C |
Coastal Waters
Banks Strait
Saturday: South to southeast winds 25/35 knots, reaching 40 knots later.<p>Sunday: South to southeast winds 25/35 knots, 40 knots at first, easing to 20/30 knots in the afternoon. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
Central North
Saturday: Southerly winds 15/25 knots, 30 knots offshore, increasing to 20/30 knots during the evening and reaching 35 knots in the east but lighter inshore.<p>Sunday: Southerly winds 20/30 knots, reaching 35 knots offshore at first, easing to 5/15 knots during the afternoon and tending variable to 15 knots in central areas. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 1.0 m
Central West
Saturday: South to southeast winds 20/30 knots.<p>Sunday: South to southeast winds 20/30 knots. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 3.0 m
Derwent Estuary
South to southeast winds 10/20 knots.
Far Northwest
Saturday: Southerly winds 20/30 knots, reaching 35 knots at times.<p>Sunday: Southerly winds 20/30 knots, locally 35 knots at times. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 3.0 m
Hobart Waters
For southeastern coastal waters. South to southeast winds 10/20 knots, reaching 25 knots at times over open waters.
Inland Waters
Saturday: South to southeast winds 10/20 knots.<p>Sunday: South to southeast winds 10/20 knots, locally 25 knots on the Central Plateau, easing to 5/15 knots in the evening.
Lower East
Saturday: South to southeast winds 15/25 knots increasing to 20/30 knots by evening, reaching 35 knots offshore in the north.<p>Sunday: South to southeast winds 20/30 knots, locally 35 knots offshore and in the north. Sea: Up to 5.0 m Swell: Up to 2.5 m
Northeast
Saturday: South to southeast winds 30/40 knots, reaching 45 knots in the evening.<p>Sunday: South to southeast winds 30/40 knots, 45 knots offshore at first, easing to 25/35 knots later in the afternoon. Sea: Up to 5.0 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
Southeast
Saturday: Southeast winds 15/25 knots, reaching 30 knots at times in the east.<p>Sunday: South to southeast winds 15/25 knots, reaching 30 knots at times in the east. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 2.5 m
Southwest
Saturday: South to southeast winds 10/20 knots, reaching 25 knots at times about the east and west.<p>Sunday: South to southeast winds 15/25 knots, easing to 10/20 knots in the evening. Sea: Up to 3.0 m Swell: Up to 2.5 m
Upper East
Saturday: South to southeast winds 20/30 knots increasing to 25/35 knots early evening, possibly 40 knots offshore.<p>Sunday: South to southeast winds 25/35 knots, possibly reaching 40 knots at times offshore. Sea: Up to 5.0 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
