Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for South East and parts of Western, Upper Derwent Valley, East Coast and Midlands
22 FEBRUARY 2026 16:37 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for South East and parts of Western, Upper Derwent Valley, East Coast and Midlands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:37 pm Sunday, 22 February 2026.
Damaging winds in the south and southeast this afternoon and early evening.
Weather Situation
A cold front passing over Tasmania is causing a vigorous 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 shifting westerly at similar strengths in the early evening, before easing below warning thresholds later this 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 11:00 pm AEDT Sunday.
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.
