Værmelding for Big Pebbly Beach

Strong westerly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 100 km/h are likely over parts of the Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East and Central Plateau Districts from early Wednesday afternoon. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 110 km/h are possible about the Huon Valley, Far South and exposed peaks within the warning area. Winds are expected to ease below thresholds during early Thursday morning. Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, kunanyi/Mt Wellington, Tarraleah, Bushy Park, Geeveston, Dover and Huonville. Significant wind observations to 10:30pm ADST Wednesday include: 131 km/h wind gust was recorded at kunanyi/Mt Wellington at 07:01pm 117 km/h wind gust was recorded at Hartz Mountains at 3:25pm 106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Scotts Peak at 2:01pm 106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Warra at 2:40pmSevere Weather Warningfor DAMAGING WINDSIssued at 10:48 pm Wednesday, 11 December 2024.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 5:00 am AEDT Thursday.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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology