Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:07 am Thursday, 29 August 2024.
Damaging winds redeveloping from the west late this evening.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front is expected to reach Tasmania later today, crossing the state during Friday morning. A series of fronts embedded in a vigorous westerly airstream will then continue to affect Tasmania later on Friday and through the weekend.
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely to develop from the west and extend across the state tonight.
Wind are expected to shift to DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h during Friday morning and contract to western districts, the
north coast, and the Bass Strait Islands.
Gusts to 110km/h are possible across the west coast, north coast, and Bass Strait Islands with showers and thunderstorms.

Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Burnie, Launceston, St Helens, Swansea, Strahan, New Norfolk and Hobart.

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.