Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Western, North West Coast and Central Plateau Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:53 am Thursday, 13 February 2025.

Damaging wind gusts continue this morning, easing in the afternoon

Weather Situation: Northeasterly winds have increased in strength this morning, ahead of an approaching cold front forecast to move over the island later in the day. Damaging wind gusts from the northeast are expected to occur over parts of the west and northwest of the state, particularly around and in the lee of the elevated terrain.

Northeasterly DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts up to 90 km/h are likely over parts of the North West Coast, Western and Central Plateau districts this morning.

Winds are forecast to become more north to northwesterly and ease below warning thresholds during early Thursday afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Strahan, Queenstown, Zeehan, Waratah, Rosebery and Lake St Clair.

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.