Heatwave Warning Cancelled for Gascoyne District, Western Australia

Alert Details

Type: Heatwave Warning (Cancelled)
Issued by: Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
Effective: 10:34 am WST on Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Affected Areas

The cancellation applies to the Gascoyne forecast district in Western Australia.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised that hot weather can still occur even after a formal heatwave warning has ended. It may take several days to fully recover from the effects of a heatwave. Residents should continue to take care of themselves, others, and animals. For further safety information regarding heatwave recovery, visit the WA Health web page.

Expected Conditions

Maximum temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-forties, with overnight minimum temperatures staying in the mid to high twenties. While heatwave conditions have eased below official warning thresholds, low intensity to severe heatwave conditions are still expected for many areas within the region.

Timeline

The warning was officially cancelled on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Weather conditions are expected to continue easing toward the end of the week or over the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology indicated that no further warnings will be issued for this specific event unless the situation changes, though conditions will continue to be monitored.