Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:46 am Sunday, 19 October 2025.

Damaging winds for much of Tasmania today and Monday.

Weather Situation: Vigorous northwesterly flow has developed over much of Tasmania ahead of a cold front expected to cross the state today. These winds will turn westerly in its wake and weaken for a period overnight, before strengthening again ahead of a second cold front expected to cross later on Monday. The strong westerly winds are expected to gradually weaken into Monday evening.

For ELEVATED TERRAIN and EXPOSED FAR SOUTHERN TASMANIA: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts around 115 km/h are likely today, shifting westerly and persisting through Monday.

For the REMAINDER including Hobart: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WIND GUSTS around 100 km/h are possible today, temporarily easing into the evening. DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are expected to redevelop around mid-morning on Monday.

Winds across the state are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Monday evening.

Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Swansea, Strahan, New Norfolk, Hobart, Oatlands, Bicheno, Orford, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover and Campbell Town.

104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Hartz Mountains at 9:21 am.

154 km/h wind gust was recorded at Maatsuyker Island at 8:46 am.

139 km/h wind gust was recorded at Scotts Peak at 8:44 am.

117 km/h wind gust was recorded at Low Rocky Point at 7:10 am.

124 km/h wind gust was recorded at kunanyi at 7:02 am.

107 km/h wind gust was recorded at Tasman Island Airport at 4:02am.

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.