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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Weather Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in King Island, Furneaux Islands and parts of Western, North East, North West Coast and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:35 pm Monday, 13 July 2026.

Damaging winds expected about northern Tasmania this afternoon and evening.

Weather Situation: A series of troughs are moving through the state this afternoon and evening, with strong westerly flow expected over northern Tasmania, King Island and the Furneaux Islands. The last of these troughs clear the east overnight.

DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h are likely to continue this afternoon into the evening, with the strongest gusts associated with shower activity.

Winds are forecast to begin easing below warning thresholds, initially from the west early this evening, and eventually clearing the east by midnight.

A severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds is current at the time of issue. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Currie, Whitemark and Bridport.

128 KM/H WIND GUST WAS OBSERVED AT MOUNT READ AT 2:42 PM.

137 KM/H WIND GUST WAS OBSERVED AT HARTZ MOUNTAIN AT 7:01 AM.

163 KM/H WIND GUST WAS OBSERVED AT MAATSUYKER ISLAND AT 6:14 AM.

139 KM/H WIND GUST WAS OBSERVED AT SCOTTS PEAK DAM AT 5:51 AM.

107 km/h wind gust was observed at Low Head at 3:14 pm.

117 km/h wind gust was observed at Cape Grim at 2:51 pm.

106 km/h wind gust was observed at Kunanyi (Mount Wellington) at 1:05 pm.

120 km/h wind gust was observed at Tasman Island at 10:43 am.

113 km/h wind gust was observed at Low Rocky Point at 6:09 am.

Sustained 85 km/h winds were observed at Low Rocky Point at 6:00 am.

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 Monday.

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.