Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Furneaux Islands, North East and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:21 am Saturday, 5 April 2025.

Damaging winds developing over parts of the northeast from late Sunday morning.

Weather Situation: A vigorous west to northwesterly airstream is expected to strengthen from late this evening, and will expand across the state ahead of a cold front crossing the region during Sunday. It is expected to bring damaging winds to coastal parts of the northeast from late Sunday morning and into the afternoon. As the cold front clears the state during Sunday evening, winds will turn west-southwesterly and the damaging winds in the northeast will ease. However, gusty conditions are expected to continue over exposed coastal areas and elevated terrain into Monday.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS up to 100 km/h are expected to develop about northeastern parts including the Furneaux Islands from late Sunday morning and will continue for most of Sunday afternoon.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Sunday evening.

Locations which may be affected include George Town, Whitemark and Bridport.

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.