Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for South East and parts of Western, Upper Derwent Valley, East Coast and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:43 pm Sunday, 22 February 2026.

Damaging winds in the south and southeast this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A cold front passing over Tasmania is causing a vigorous north to northwesterly flow over southern parts of the island.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h are likely over parts of southeast Tasmania, including Hobart, during this afternoon.
Winds are expected to drop below warning thresholds during the evening.
Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Hobart, Geeveston, Dover, Strathgordon and Bushy Park.
Sustained 68 km/h winds were recorded at Hobart at 1:20 pm.

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 5:00 pm AEDT Sunday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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 South East and parts of Western, Upper Derwent Valley, East Coast and Midlands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:43 pm Sunday, 22 February 2026.

Damaging winds in the south and southeast this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A cold front passing over Tasmania is causing a vigorous north to northwesterly flow over southern parts of the island.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast and Midlands
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h are likely over parts of southeast Tasmania, including Hobart, during this afternoon.
Winds are expected to drop below warning thresholds during the evening.
Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Hobart, Geeveston, Dover, Strathgordon and Bushy Park.
Sustained 68 km/h winds were recorded at Hobart at 1:20 pm.

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 5:00 pm AEDT Sunday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.