Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Western, Upper Derwent Valley and South East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:58 pm Tuesday, 7 October 2025.

Damaging winds over the southwest today and Wednesday morning.

Weather Situation: Strong west-northwesterly winds are currently in place over southern Tasmania associated with a stalling cold front off the southern coast. A new developing cold front will approach and sweep over southern Tasmania during Wednesday morning. Damaging winds will be mainly confined to higher terrain, but remain possible associated with shower activity for lower lying areas.

DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible over the south this evening, and these conditions may extend further north along the west coast to the Strahan area with the approach of the second front during Wednesday morning. Elevated and exposed areas may see wind gusts reaching 120 km/h. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds on Wednesday afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Strahan.

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