View the current warnings for Tasmania
Forecast issued at 4:25 pm EDT on Thursday 17 October 2019.
Weather Situation
A low pressure system about eastern Bass Strait will move away over the Tasman Sea this evening, as a broad ridge of high pressure extends over Tasmania. Northwesterly winds are expected to strengthen on Friday ahead of a cold front that will cross the state during the afternoon and evening, with a cooler, strong westerly flow to follow for Saturday and Sunday as a high builds over the Bight. The high will slowly approach the Tasmania during Monday.
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Mostly clear. Slight (30%) chance of a shower early this evening. Light winds.
Friday 18 October
Cloudy. High (70%) chance of showers in the afternoon and early evening. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 30 to 45 km/h in the morning then tending westerly 30 to 40 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 17.
Fire Danger - Low-Moderate
Sun protection 9:40am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
7 day Town Forecasts
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
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St Helens | 6 | 16 |
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Orford | 5 | 18 |
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Swansea | 5 | 17 |
Saturday 19 October
Partly cloudy. Medium (50%) chance of showers in the afternoon. Snow possible above 800 metres. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 1 and 4 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 16.
Sunday 20 October
Cloudy. Winds westerly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 19.
Monday 21 October
Mostly sunny. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h turning southwesterly during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:40 am EDT Friday.
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