Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 11:55 am Saturday, 2 March 2024.

DAMAGING TO LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS ARE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY.

Weather Situation: A vigorous cold front will cross Tasmania during Sunday morning. Strong west to southwesterly winds are expected around the front and will continue into Sunday afternoon as an increased southwesterly pressure gradient remains in its wake.

Strong to DAMAGING WINDS of 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts up to 110 km/h are likely over parts of Tasmania from before sunrise on Sunday morning, particularly over elevated terrain through the centre of the state and also exposed areas in the south and southeast coastline. This includes the Hobart area.

Locally DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS in excess of 125 km/h are possible over Western Tiers and its immediate adjacent slopes after sunrise and could continue until early afternoon on Sunday.

Winds are expected to drop below warning thresholds during the early afternoon, but may continue about the Western Tiers and the immediate adjacent slopes until mid-afternoon on Sunday.

Locations which may be affected include Deloraine, Sheffield, Oatlands, Orford, Fingal, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Tarraleah, Hobart, Geeveston, Dover, Huonville and Dodges Ferry.

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.