Tasmania SES has issued a Storm Advice – Monitor conditions for the King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, Central Plateau and parts of East Coast, North West Coast, Central North and Midlands Forecast Districts.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning forecasting damaging winds on Thursday. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATE
Locations likely to be impacted: St Helens, Strahan, New Norfolk, Currie, Scottsdale and Whitemark
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 WARNING
Issued at 12:36pm on Wednesday 2 September 2026 CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATE
Damaging winds developing about parts of Tasmania early Thursday morning.
Weather Situation: Vigorous westerly winds with embedded cold fronts will bring damaging winds to parts of Tasmania during Thursday and early Friday.
For King Island, the west coast, and adjacent southern and central parts of the state: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS of 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 120 km/h developing early Thursday morning about the exposed coasts, King Island and elevated terrain. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 100 km/h developing early Thursday morning in the remainder of the western area. DAMAGING GUSTS are more likely with showers and thunderstorms.
For the northeast and Furneaux Islands: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100km/h are forecast to develop during Thursday morning more likely with showers and thunderstorms as a cold front moves through. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with gusts reaching 100 km/h are also possible through the afternoon about exposed coasts of the state.
DAMAGING WINDS are expected to contract to the south and southwest of the state by late Thursday evening and eventually ease during Friday morning.
Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Strahan, New Norfolk, Currie, Scottsdale and Whitemark.
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 5pm Wednesday. . (click here for the latest version)
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