Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:45 am Sunday, 5 October 2025.

Damaging winds across central, southern and eastern Tasmania.

Weather Situation: Strong northwesterly winds will continue to strengthen across much of central, southern and eastern Tasmania today ahead of an approaching cold front.

Strong northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are likely through the warning area, including across the Hobart area.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts to 110 km/h are possible about higher terrain and southern coastal areas.

The peak of the windy conditions is expected from late this morning until mid afternoon. Conditions should ease over central and eastern Tasmania by early evening, but may persist about the south and across higher terrain into Sunday night.

Locations which may be affected include Swansea, New Norfolk, Hobart, Oatlands, Bicheno and Orford.

139 km/h wind gust has been recorded at Scotts Peak at 09:45 am.

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.