Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 11:09 am Monday, 25 March 2024.

Damaging wind gusts expected to continue this morning.

Weather Situation: A vigorous westerly airflow over the southern half of the state to continue this morning, ahead of an approaching weak cold front that will slide to the south of the state later in the day.

Strong westerly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are likely over parts of the Central Plateau, Western, Upper Derwent Valley and South East districts this morning.

Elevated areas and exposed coastal parts in the far south are likely to see DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 120 km/h.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by mid-afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Strathgordon, New Norfolk, Tarraleah, Geeveston, Dover and Huonville.

Highest wind gusts recorded to 11am Monday:

133km/h at Kunanyi/Mount Wellington at 3.56am
119 km/h at Hartz Mountain at 8:18am
119 km/h at Scotts Peak Dam at 6:16am

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.