Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, Central Plateau, Midlands and parts of North East, East Coast, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:58 am Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
Damaging winds today following the passage of a cold front this morning.
Weather Situation
A cold front traversed Tasmania this morning, directing strong west to southwesterly winds over the state. Damaging winds are likely over elevated areas, and possible in showers in the wake of the cold front this afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
FOR ELEVATED AREAS: DAMAGING WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60-70 km/h with peaks gusts to 120 km/h are likely during Wednesday.
FOR REMAINING AREAS: Strong west to southwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of 100 km/h possible from this morning and extending throughout the warning area including Hobart with showers during the afternoon.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by this evening.
Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Hobart, Oatlands, Whitemark, Orford and Bothwell.
109 km/h was recorded at Kunanyi / Mount Wellington at 8:54 am.
122 km/h was recorded at Maatsuyker Island Lighthouse at 8:16 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.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Wednesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Lake Crescent (42.3552°S, 147.47°E, 557m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely at night. The chance of a thunderstorm in the S in the afternoon and early evening. Damaging winds possible. Winds W 30 to 45 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 12 and 17.
Forecast for Lake Crescent (42.3552°S, 147.47°E, 557m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 5° 2° 2° 4° 4° 6° 9° Maximum 13° 12° 15° 17° 23° 25° 25° Chance of rain 70% 90% 30% 20% 5% 20% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating High High Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Moderate Moderate Slight Slight Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 32
(km/h)35
(km/h)27
(km/h)30
(km/h)24
(km/h)24
(km/h)17
(km/h)20
(km/h)8
(km/h)13
(km/h)12
(km/h)17
(km/h)15
(km/h)19
(km/h)Wind direction WNW W WSW WSW SW SW SW S NNE SE NNE NE N N Relative humidity 65% 66% 65% 60% 68% 53% 72% 56% 70% 44% 66% 41% 58% 40% Dew point 3°C 6°C 1°C 3°C 1°C 3°C 4°C 6°C 7°C 9°C 9°C 10°C 8°C 9°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Lake Crescent (42.3552°S, 147.47°E, 557m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 4:56am EDT 5:30am EDT 8:48pm EDT 9:23pm EDT 9:06am EDT 11:39pm EDT 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Dec 28 Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 -
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