Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:58 am Wednesday, 24 December 2025.

Damaging winds today following the passage of a cold front this morning.

Weather Situation: A cold front traversed Tasmania this morning, directing strong west to southwesterly winds over the state. Damaging winds are likely over elevated areas, and possible in showers in the wake of the cold front this afternoon.

FOR ELEVATED AREAS: DAMAGING WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60-70 km/h with peaks gusts to 120 km/h are likely during Wednesday.

FOR REMAINING AREAS: Strong west to southwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of 100 km/h possible from this morning and extending throughout the warning area including Hobart with showers during the afternoon.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by this evening.

Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Hobart, Oatlands, Whitemark, Orford and Bothwell.

109 km/h was recorded at Kunanyi / Mount Wellington at 8:54 am.

122 km/h was recorded at Maatsuyker Island Lighthouse at 8:16 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.