DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely about King Island and northwestern Tasmania this morning, extending to parts of northeastern Tasmania including the Furneaux Islands this afternoon. Winds are likely to ease but remain gusty for a period overnight into Saturday, before DAMAGING WINDS redevelop throughout the warning area including western Tasmania around sunrise. Winds are expected to gradually ease below warning thresholds overnight into Sunday morning. Locations which may be affected include Devonport, Strahan, Currie, Whitemark and Bridport.
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 https://www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice.
- For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.
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.
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