Warnings

Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) Western, U Derwent, C Plateau & South East, North East, East Coast, NW Coast, CN & Midlands Tue 06 May 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

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Severe Weather Warning 
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 4:59 pm Tuesday, 6 May 2025.

Damaging winds redeveloping from this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A series of cold fronts are crossing Tasmania today and tomorrow, with winds strengthening again from this afternoon. In the northeast, winds are expected to increase on Tuesday night and then ease again from early Wednesday morning, but the risk in parts of the southwest may continue into the afternoon. Additionally, the risk will be heightened with any showers or thunderstorms that develop during this time.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
Strong to DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS of 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around of 100 km/h are possible over large parts of the state from Tuesday afternoon. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS may reach up to 120 km/h at exposed elevated areas.
 DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Wednesday morning, but gusty conditions may persist into the afternoon.
 Locations which may be affected include Swansea, Bicheno, 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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Tuesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.