NEWS

DAMAGING WINDS are expected for people in for people in King Island, Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, Central Plateau and parts of East Coast, North West Coast, Central North and Midlands Forecast Districts.

For King Island, the west coast, and adjacent southern and central parts of the state: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS of 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 120 km/h developing early Thursday morning about the exposed coasts, King Island and elevated terrain. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 100 km/h developing early Thursday morning in the remainder of the western area. DAMAGING GUSTS are more likely with showers and thunderstorms.

For the northeast and Furneaux Islands: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100km/h are forecast to develop during Thursday morning more likely with showers and thunderstorms as a cold front moves through. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with gusts reaching 100 km/h are also possible through the afternoon about exposed coasts of the state.

Please maintain your situational awareness via:
• TasALERT: https://www.alert.tas.gov.au
• BOM Website: http://www.bom.gov.au
• BOM App: Further information available at http://www.bom.gov.au/app/