Tasmania is set to experience above-average temperatures this September, with conditions expected to linger around the low to mid-20s.
The warm weather comes after a chilly start to the week, with some areas dropping below zero degrees – including a temperature of -6.6°C in Liawenee on Monday – and is expected to continue for most of the month.
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned about an increased fire danger due to the combination of strong winds and warm temperatures this weekend, with elevated fire dangers expected in some areas on Friday and Saturday – earlier than usual for this time of year.
This week, temperatures in Hobart will range between 18°C and 24°C, Launceston between 19°C and 23°C, Swansea between 19°C and 23°C and Strahan between 16°C and 23°C.
