Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 6:53 am Tuesday, 22 July 2025.

Damaging winds likely for central and northwestern Tasmania today.

A strong northerly flow ahead of an approaching cold front is expected to produce damaging winds for central and northwestern parts of the state from this morning until Wednesday morning. This front will move over Tasmania tonight, clearing the state during tomorrow.

DAMAGING WINDS with peak gusts of 110 km/h are possible for central and broadly northwestern parts of Tasmania, including North West Coast, Western, Central Plateau, Central North and Midlands. Risk will persist throughout today, and ease below warning thresholds by Wednesday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Strahan, Smithton, Oatlands and Bothwell.

A 106 km/h gust was recorded at Mount Read at 06:11 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.