Weather Warning

This warning affects:Central North, Furneaux Islands, King Island, North East, North West Coast and Western.

Severe Weather Warning for King Island, Furneaux Islands and parts of Western, North East, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDT21037

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Severe Weather Warning

Issued at 5:04 AM EST on Monday 13 Jul 2026.

Weather Situation

Damaging winds developing on Monday about western and northern Tasmania

Weather Situation: Strong westerly flow is expected as of a cold front crosses the state this morning. A trough will then pass over Tasmania during Monday afternoon, reinvigorating the flow particularly in the north, before a gradual easing overnight.

For SOUTHWESTERN TASMANIA: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 110 km/h are likely.

For the REMAINDER: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h are likely from Monday afternoon, with the strongest gusts associated with shower activity.

Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds about the southwest early Monday evening and the remainder by late Monday night.

Locations which may be affected include Strahan, Currie, Whitemark, Bridport and Strathgordon.

107 km/h gust at Low Rocky Point at 03:57am with sustained winds of 80 km/h.

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.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.