A low pressure system will strengthen off the east coast of Tasmania Sunday, giving the Apple Isle a gusty blast.  Strong-to-gale force southeasterly winds will batter the southern coastline and Hobart Sunday morning. Winds could possibly reach 90km/h in Hobart and 100km/h in exposed and elevated areas.  

Wind gusts across Tasmania Sunday 14th, using ECMWF   

There will also be some significant rainfall with the low pressure system with the east expecting falls, possibly heavy at times, between 40-120mm over the 48 hours to 10pm Monday. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for heavy rainfall and damaging winds for Tasmania’s south east on Sunday. You can view the warning s live from here: https://www.weatherzone.com.au/warnings 

As the low moves slightly to the west and centres itself over Tasmania on Monday, clockwise winds will surround the southernmost state with westerly winds in the north and easterlies in the south. Winds will be stronger in Bass Strait. 

Wind speeds at 10m across Tasmania Monday 15th, using ECMWF   

The low will move away to the east late Tuesday and Wednesday, providing a brief respite to Tasmanians. However, the calmer conditions won’t hang around for long as another strong front approaches from the west Thursday.