Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, Central Plateau and parts of Western, North East, North West Coast, Central North and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:14 am Sunday, 22 September 2024.

Damaging winds developing across parts of the state from early Monday morning.

Weather Situation: An approaching cold front is tightening the pressure gradient across Tasmania, resulting in vigorous westerly winds. The front is forecast to have crossed the state by late Monday afternoon, reducing the risk of damaging winds, however, conditions are expected to remain gusty.

DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS of 60 to 70 km/h with gusts of around 100 km/h are likely across southern, central, and eastern parts of the state, including over Hobart, from early Monday morning.

Peak gusts of around 120 km/h are possible about the coastal strip of the East Coast district between Scamander and Swansea, as well as exposed and elevated areas of the state.

Winds are expected to drop below warning thresholds late Monday afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Swansea, New Norfolk, Hobart, Geeveston and Dover.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
* Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving.
* Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.