Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Western, South East and East Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:44 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

Damaging winds on Tuesday over exposed southern coasts and islands.

Weather Situation: A trough crossing Tasmania this morning is bringing very strong and gusty winds with showers and thunderstorms about the southeast today.

DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are forecast about exposed parts of the southwest and southeast coasts from Tuesday morning.

Winds are expected to ease by Tuesday evening.

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.