Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds for King Island, Furneaux Islands and parts of North East, Central North and North West Coast Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:57 am Tuesday, 24 June 2025. Damaging winds possible about parts of the northern exposed coast and Islands today. Weather Situation A front, ahead of a complex low in the Bight, is bringing increased winds as it moves through Bass Strait today. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: King Island, Furneaux Islands, North East, North West Coast and Central North Strong northwesterly winds about 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 100 km/h are possible as the frontal system traverses from west to east through Bass Strait, especially in association with showers or isolated thunderstorms. King Island and central and eastern parts of the north coast may be affected during the afternoon and evening; the far northeast coast and Furneaux Islands this evening and early Wednesday. Winds will shift west to southwesterly and abate in the wake of the frontal system, though remain breezy during Wednesday. Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Currie, Whitemark, Bridport and George Town. 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 AEST Tuesday. 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.