Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:50 am Sunday, 14 September 2025.

Damaging winds possible from late tonight.

Weather situation: Strong northwesterly winds ahead of a broad cold front that is approaching the state from late tonight.

DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely to develop over central and eastern parts of the state from late tonight. For exposed elevated areas in the south, DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 80 km/h with gusts reaching 120 km/h are possible.

Conditions are expected to ease during Monday afternoon, but may increase again during late Monday evening and into Tuesday.

Locations which may be affected include Kingston, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover, Fingal, Strathgordon, Tarraleah, Rosebery, Lake St Clair and Huonville.

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.