Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 8:38 am Tuesday, 14 October 2025.

Damaging winds developing about elevated terrain and lee slopes in the south from late this evening.

Weather Situation: A burst of westerlies over the south of the state will interact with topography and drive damaging winds about peaks and lee slopes late this evening and during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are possible for elevated peaks and lee slopes in the southern parts of the state from late this evening and into Wednesday morning.

Winds are expected to ease by late Wednesday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Geeveston, Dover 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.