Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:56 pm Sunday, 5 October 2025.

Damaging winds across western, central and far southern Tasmania tonight.

Weather Situation: Strong northwesterly winds continue about much of Tasmania ahead of a cold front expected to cross the state this evening. Winds will tend westerly in its wake, and gradually ease through Monday.

DAMAGING WEST TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely through the warning area, with gusts up to 115 km/h possible about higher terrain and far southern coastal areas.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Monday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Strahan, Geeveston, Dover, Strathgordon, Zeehan and Tarraleah.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the North East, East Coast, Central North and Midlands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

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.