Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS Furneaux Islands and parts of King Island, North East, East Coast and Central North Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:53 pm Sunday, 13 July 2025. For parts of the NORTH COAST, KING ISLAND and FURNEAUX ISLANDS: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts up to 100 km/h are possible. Over ELEVATED INLAND parts of the NORTH EAST and EAST COAST: Strong northwesterly winds with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are possible into the early evening. Winds across the state are expected to ease below warning thresholds this evening. Locations which may be affected include Currie, Whitemark, Bridport, Fingal and George Town. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the North West Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. Sustained 63 km/h winds were observed at Devonport at 3:53 pm. Sustained 65 km/h winds were observed at King Island at 1:40 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 AEST 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.
