Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:46 pm Wednesday, 11 December 2024.

Damaging wind gusts over southern parts of Tasmania during Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Weather Situation: A cold front extending from a deep low pressure system south of Tasmania will cross the state late Wednesday evening. Vigorous westerly winds will bring damaging wind gusts to parts of southern Tasmania during Wednesday afternoon and early evening, before winds will slowly ease again late Wednesday evening.

Strong westerly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are likely over parts of the Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East and Central Plateau Districts from early Wednesday afternoon.

DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 110 km/h are possible about the Huon Valley, Far South and exposed peaks within the warning area.

Winds are expected to ease below thresholds late Wednesday evening.

Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, kunanyi/Mt Wellington, Tarraleah, Bushy Park, Geeveston, Dover and Huonville.

Significant wind observations to 4:30pm ADST Wednesday include:

126 km/h wind gust was recorded at kunanyi/Mt Wellington at 1:21pm

117 km/h wind gust was recorded at Hartz Mountains at 3:25pm

106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Scotts Peak at 2:01pm

106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Warra at 2:40pm

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.