Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds for parts of North East and East Coast Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:49 am Sunday, 14 December 2025. Damaging winds over northeast parts of the state this morning. Weather Situation A strong cold front will cross the state this morning, producing vigorous northwesterly flow over northeast parts of the state. The front will move into the Tasman Sea by late morning with winds shifting west to southwesterly and easing in its wake. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: North East and East Coast Strong northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are possible over northeast parts of the state this morning. Winds are expected to shift west to southwesterly and ease below warning thresholds by the late morning. Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Swansea, Bicheno, Fingal and Scamander. 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 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.