Weather Warning

This warning affects:Central Plateau, East Coast, North East, South East, Upper Derwent Valley and Western.

Severe Weather Warning for Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and parts of Western, North East and Central Plateau Forecast Districts.

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDT21037

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Severe Weather Warning

Issued at 10:52 PM EDT on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025.

Weather Situation

Damaging winds developing over southern and eastern areas from tonight.

Weather situation: Vigorous northwesterly flow is developing tonight ahead of an approaching cold front. Winds are expected to ease in the wake of the cold front by Thursday afternoon.

For SOUTHERN AREAS: Strong to DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible over lower elevations including southern suburbs of HOBART tonight, becoming more likely from early Thursday morning. Over elevated terrain above 1000 metres, DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 110 km/h are likely during Thursday morning. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds by Thursday afternoon.

For NORTHEASTERN AREAS: Strong to DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely over elevated terrain tonight, before extending to coastal areas during Thursday morning. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds by late Thursday afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Kingston, Swansea, New Norfolk, Bicheno, Huonville, Geeveston, Dover and Fingal.

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.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.