Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds for parts of North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau, Midlands and Western Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:26 pm Thursday, 7 May 2026. Damaging wind gusts to develop over the Western Tiers early on Friday morning. Weather Situation An increased pressure gradient will develop on Friday between a frontal system in the Tasman Sea and a large high pressure system to the west of the state. This results in a vigorous southwesterly airstream developing over the state and will bring the risk of damaging wind gusts over the elevated terrain from early Friday morning. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Western, North West Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands Strong southwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS up to 110 km/h are likely to develop over elevated areas and the lee slopes of the Western Tiers from early Friday morning. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by early Friday afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Sheffield, Deloraine and Waratah. 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 Thursday. 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.