Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:55 pm Sunday, 14 September 2025.

Damaging winds about central and eastern Tasmania tonight.

Weather situation: Strong northwesterly winds are expected to develop tonight ahead of a cold front expected to cross the state on Monday.

DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely over central and eastern parts of the state from late tonight. For exposed elevated areas, DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts of around 120 km/h are possible.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Monday morning, but damaging winds may redevelop again late Monday evening.

Locations which may be affected include Kingston, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover, Strathgordon, Tarraleah, Rosebery, Lake St Clair and Huonville.

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.