Tasmania Faces Damaging Winds, Elevated Fire Danger, and Incoming Cold Front

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Published: 2026-09-15
Category: weather
Source: Bureau of Meteorology (Australia)
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Southwestern Tasmania is under a Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds, expected to subside this afternoon. Eastern Tasmania faces elevated fire danger today and Thursday due to dry, mild, and windy conditions. A strong cold front is forecast for Friday, bringing widespread damaging winds, rain, and snow to low elevations across the region. Residents should monitor local advisories for safety.

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