Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:45 am Sunday, 3 March 2024.
DAMAGING TO LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, EASING DURING THE AFTERNOON.

Weather Situation: A vigorous cold front crossed Tasmania this morning and a significant southwesterly gradient remains in its wake as a large high pressure approaches from the west.

Strong to DAMAGING WINDS of 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts up to 110 km/h are likely over parts of Tasmania, particularly over elevated terrain and also exposed areas along the southeast coastline. This includes the Hobart area.

Locally DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS in excess of 125 km/h are also possible over Western Tiers and its immediate adjacent slopes until the early afternoon.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds over inland parts of the south, and also the elevated terrain in the northeast of the state during the early afternoon, this includes the Hobart area. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS are still likely to continue about the Western Tiers and the immediate adjacent slopes, as well as exposed coastal areas and islands in the far southeast until the late afternoon or early evening.

Locations which may be affected include Sheffield, Orford, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Hobart, Geeveston and Dover.

139 km/h wind gust recorded at Maatsuyker Island at 3:34 am.
133 km/h wind gust recorded at Kunanyi at 4:01 am.
126 km/h wind gust recorded at Hartz Mountains at 4:13 am.
125 km/h wind gust recorded at Cape Bruny at 6:04 am.
107 km/h wind gust recorded at Scotts Peak at 4:38 am.
102 km/h wind gust recorded at Tasman Island Airport at 8:45 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.