Weather Warning

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

Severe Weather Warning for Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, Central Plateau and parts of North East, East Coast, Midlands, 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 10:53 AM EST on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025.

Weather Situation

Damaging winds redeveloping over much of the state today.

Weather situation: Damaging northwesterly winds will redevelop later this morning and early afternoon ahead of a cold front crossing the state.

For the WEST COAST: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h are possible from late this morning.

For CENTRAL and EASTERN parts: Strong northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are possible from the early afternoon.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds later this evening.

Locations which may be affected include Hobart, Strahan, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover, Strathgordon, Zeehan and Tarraleah.

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.