Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 4:46 am Saturday, 2 November 2024.

Damaging winds developing over elevated areas from the west late Saturday night.

Weather situation: Strengthening north to northwest winds ahead of a cold front which will cross the State during Sunday morning.

DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100km/h are likely over the elevated parts of the Great Western Tiers from late Saturday night, extending to central and eastern areas early Sunday, mainly above 700 metres elevation but potentially to lower elevations immediately lee of mountains.

Over exposed mountain peaks above 1000 metres elevation: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS are likely to average 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts up to 120 km/h during Sunday morning.

High based showers may result in localised severe gusts to lower elevations.

Winds should ease below warning thresholds with the passage of the cold front over the west around dawn Sunday and over eastern parts by midday Sunday.

Locations which may be affected include Oatlands, Queenstown, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston and Huonville.

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.