Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds for King Island, Furneaux Islands and parts of Western, South East, North East, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts. Issued at 5:04 am Saturday, 11 April 2026. Damaging winds about northern and western Tasmania. Weather Situation A west to southwesterly change will cross the state today, bringing cold, wet and windy conditions. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, South East, North East, North West Coast and Central North DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are possible about northern and western Tasmania. Winds are expected to gradually ease below warning thresholds from late Saturday night to Sunday morning. Locations which may be affected include Strahan, Currie, Whitemark, Bridport and George Town. 72 km/h mean wind and a 91 km/h gust was observed at Cape Grim at 2:43am. A 96 km/h wind gust was observed at Low Rocky Point at 3:29am. 71 km/h mean winds were recorded at Low Head at 3:10 pm Friday. 66 km/h mean winds were recorded at Flinders Island Airport at 2:13 pm Friday. 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 AEST Saturday. 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.