Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for 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 4:56 pm 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 in the wake of the cold front this afternoon, easing this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
FOR ELEVATED AREAS AND EXPOSED COASTAL LOCATIONS: DAMAGING WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 80 km/h with peaks gusts to 120 km/h are likely this afternoon and early evening.
FOR REMAINING AREAS: Strong west to southwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of 100 km/h are possible throughout the warning area including Hobart, particularly with showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds this evening.
Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Hobart, Oatlands, Whitemark, Orford and Bothwell.
78 km/h mean winds were recorded at Flinders Island in the 10 minutes to 4:17 pm.
109 km/h was recorded at Mount Read at 2:45 pm.
106 km/h was recorded at Scotts Peak Dam at 2:26 pm.
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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Wednesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for 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 4:56 pm 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 in the wake of the cold front this afternoon, easing this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
FOR ELEVATED AREAS AND EXPOSED COASTAL LOCATIONS: DAMAGING WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 80 km/h with peaks gusts to 120 km/h are likely this afternoon and early evening.
FOR REMAINING AREAS: Strong west to southwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of 100 km/h are possible throughout the warning area including Hobart, particularly with showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds this evening.
Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Hobart, Oatlands, Whitemark, Orford and Bothwell.
78 km/h mean winds were recorded at Flinders Island in the 10 minutes to 4:17 pm.
109 km/h was recorded at Mount Read at 2:45 pm.
106 km/h was recorded at Scotts Peak Dam at 2:26 pm.
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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Wednesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts

Issued at 04:44 PM EDT on Wednesday 24 December 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong southwesterly winds are expected during Wednesday and Thursday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EDT Wednesday.