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 10:30 am Saturday, 19 July 2025.

Strong cold front to bring damaging winds to Tasmania today.

Weather Situation: Vigorous northwesterly winds are developing ahead of a strong cold front crossing the state today. The front is expected to reach western Tasmania around midday, central districts by mid-afternoon, before tracking east of the state into this evening. Winds tend westerly in the wake of the system and ease this evening.

DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 70 km/h with gusts around 100 km/h are likely about western and central parts of Tasmania this morning, extending to the remainder of the state, including Hobart and Launceston, during this afternoon. Peak wind gusts may reach 110 km/h with showers and thunderstorms about the west coast, including King Island. Gusts of similar strength are also possible with showers and thunderstorms about the north coast today, west of about Devonport during this morning and into the afternoon, shifting east of Devonport from late afternoon and into this evening.

For areas above 1000 metres including parts of the Central Plateau and Cradle Mountain area, DAMAGING WINDS may average 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts up to 120 km/h.

Winds are expected to shift westerly and ease below warning thresholds during Saturday evening.

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.