Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds for Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, Central Plateau and parts of North East, East Coast, Midlands and Central North Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:57 am Wednesday, 24 December 2025. Damaging wind gusts possible today as a cold front moves across the state. Weather Situation A cold front is moving through Tasmania early this morning, with strong westerly winds aloft. Damaging wind gusts are possible over elevated peaks as the front approaches, as well as in showers in the wake of the front. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands West to southwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h are likely today, with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of 100 km/h possible in elevated parts of the warning area from this morning and extending throughout the warning area in showers in the afternoon. Winds are expected to ease by this evening as the front moves into the Tasman Sea. Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Oatlands, Whitemark, Bothwell, Geeveston and Dover. 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 am AEDT Wednesday. 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.