Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:21 am Tuesday, 22 July 2025.

Damaging wind gusts for King Island and parts of central and northwestern Tasmania today.

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

For elevated parts of CENTRAL AND NORTHWESTERN TASMANIA: Northeast to northwesterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 80 km/h with peak gusts of 110 km/h are likely throughout today, and will ease below warning thresholds by Wednesday morning.

For KING ISLAND and parts of the NORTHWEST COAST: Strong northeasterly to northwesterly winds averaging 50-60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are possible this afternoon, easing below warning thresholds by Wednesday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Burnie, Currie, Smithton, Zeehan, Waratah and Rosebery.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Upper Derwent Valley, Central North and Midlands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

A 107 km/h gust was recorded at Mount Read at 09:57 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.