Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds for Furneaux Islands and parts of King Island, North East and Central North Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:30 pm Thursday, 9 April 2026. Damaging winds about northern Tasmania on Friday. Weather Situation A cold front is currently crossing the state, however, a more vigorous westerly change is expected during the day on Friday, bringing damaging winds about northern Tasmania, especially with shower and thunderstorm activity. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: King Island, Furneaux Islands, North East and Central North DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely to develop about King Island during Friday morning, extending to parts of northeastern Tasmania including the Furneaux Islands during the afternoon. Winds are expected to gradually ease below warning thresholds during Friday evening. Locations which may be affected include Currie, Whitemark, Bridport, George Town and Low Head. 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 am AEST Friday. 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.