Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 12:12 pm Thursday, 4 December 2025.

Damaging wind gusts over central and eastern Tasmania for the next few hours.

Weather Situation: A cold front near the west coast of Tasmania will move eastwards across the state today, producing vigorous west to northwesterly winds over central and eastern parts. The cold front will move further eastwards into the Tasman Sea this evening with winds easing in its wake.

Strong northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are likely over central and eastern parts of the state including HOBART and expected to continue through the afternoon.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds late this afternoon for central and southeastern parts of the state and late this evening in the northeast.

Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Swansea, New Norfolk, Hobart, Oatlands, Bicheno, Orford, Bothwell, Fingal, Tarraleah, Scamander and Lake St Clair.

102 km/h wind gust was recorded at Hobart at 11:46 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.