Weather Situation
A high pressure system over the Bight extends a ridge over Tasmania, before moving to the east early Thursday. A cold front then approaches from the southwest during Thursday, crossing the state on Friday. A high builds in the Bight on Friday, ridging out over Tasmania during Saturday, and passing to the south of the state on Sunday.
Forecast for the rest of Wednesday
Fine with light winds.
Thursday 6 February
Fine until light showers develop about the northwest and the upper east coast in the evening. Light winds with afternoon sea breezes.
Friday 7 February
Isolated showers statewide, becoming more frequent about the central north and northeast during the afternoon. Possible thunderstorms about the central north and northeast during the late afternoon and evening. Southwest to southeasterly winds, with afternoon sea breezes about the north and west.
Saturday 8 February
Light showers about northern and central districts. Mainly fire elsewhere. South to southeasterly winds, with afternoon sea breezes about the north and west.
Sunday 9 February
Fine, apart from light showers about the east and south east. East to southeasterly winds, with afternoon sea breezes about the north.