Tasmania SES has issued a Storm Advice – Monitor conditions for the Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, Central Plateau, Midlands and parts of Western, North East, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning forecasting damaging winds from Sunday morning into Monday.
Locations likely to be impacted: St Helens, Swansea, New Norfolk, Hobart, Oatlands, Bicheno, Orford, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover, Campbell Town and Fingal
These conditions may lead to:
- Fallen trees, branches and powerlines
- Flying objects which may cause injury
- Damage to homes, buildings and vehicles
- Dangerous driving conditions and potential road closures
What to do:
If you are in or near the storm area, Tasmania SES advises:
- If you have an emergency plan, check it now.
- Make sure your emergency kit is ready.
- Look after children and pets.
- Check on family, friends and neighbours.
- Stay indoors where possible.
- Never shelter under trees or powerlines.
- Secure loose outdoor items, including furniture and play equipment.
- Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
- Be ready for possible power, water, phone or internet outages.
For Tasmania SES Storm Warning updates, visit TasALERT.com or listen to ABC local radio.
Community Information:
- For life-threatening emergencies, dial triple zero (000).
- For emergency storm assistance call the SES on 132 500.
- For current weather conditions and river levels, visit www.bom.gov.au/tas/
- For current reported road closures, visit www.police.tas.gov.au
- For more information on preparing for storms, visit www.ses.tas.gov.au
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS
Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, Central Plateau, Midlands and parts of Western, North East, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:33pm on Saturday 19 September 2026. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATE
Damaging winds developing Sunday morning.
Weather Situation: A strong cold front is forecast to cross the state during Sunday, reaching the west coast during the afternoon and into the Tasman Sea by late evening. Strong to damaging northwesterly winds will develop Sunday morning ahead of the front, with winds tending westerly in its wake.
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 100 km/h are likely to develop over elevated terrain in the south of Tasmania from Sunday morning, extending to the rest of the state by early afternoon, including HOBART.
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h are likely over elevated terrain during these times.
Winds are expected to ease from the west from Sunday evening, clearing the east of the state by early Monday morning.
Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Swansea, New Norfolk, Hobart, Oatlands, Bicheno, Orford, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover, Campbell Town and Fingal.
Safety advice
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.
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 next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11pm Saturday.
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