Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Furneaux Islands, North East, Central North and parts of East Coast and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:00 pm Sunday, 2 June 2024.
Damaging winds developing in the northeast late tonight.

Weather situation: A low pressure system over the Tasman Sea is forecast to deepen while it moves towards Tasmania today, developing a vigorous south to southeasterly flow over northeastern parts of Tasmania overnight into tomorrow morning. The low pressure system is expected to start moving south and weaken during Monday afternoon and evening.

For FURNEAUX ISLANDS, NORTH EAST AND PARTS OF THE EAST COAST: South to southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts up to 90 km/h are likely to develop late this evening, especially over coastal areas and elevated terrain.

For CENTRAL NORTH AND PARTS OF THE MIDLANDS: South to southeasterly DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 80 km/h are possible from early Monday morning.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Monday afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Launceston, Scottsdale, Whitemark, Bridport, St Helens and Fingal.

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.