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 10:55 am Monday, 23 September 2024.
Damaging winds continue for parts of the state, easing later this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A cold front crossing the south of the state is tightening the pressure gradient, resulting in vigorous westerly winds. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by the late afternoon as the front clears the state, though conditions will remain gusty.

DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS of 60 to 70 km/h with gusts in excess of 100 km/h remain likely across southern, central, and eastern parts of the state, including over Hobart.

Peak gusts of around 120 km/h remain possible about the exposed and elevated areas of the state.

Winds are expected to drop below warning thresholds later this afternoon, easing from the west.

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

Significant wind gust observations up to 10:30 am include:

93 km/h at Hobart (Ellerslie Road) at 8:51 am.

111 km/h at Cape Bruny at 9:51 am.

152 km/h at kunanyi/Mount Wellington at 8:23 am.

132 km/h at Scotts Peak Dam at 7:42 am.

124 km/h at Hartz Mountains at 8:10 am.

150 km/h at Maatsuyker Island at 8:04 am.

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.