Heatwave Warning Cancelled for South Coastal District in Western Australia

Alert Details

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has officially cancelled the Heatwave Warning (IDW21013) for the South Coastal forecast district of Western Australia. The cancellation was issued at 11:46 am WST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Affected Areas

This cancellation applies to the South Coastal District in Western Australia. While the formal warning for severe conditions has been lifted, the agency notes that low-intensity heatwave conditions will continue to affect the region in the coming days.

What You Should Do

Residents are reminded that hot weather can still occur even after a formal heatwave warning has ended. It may take several days to fully recover from a heatwave event. The BOM advises residents to continue taking care of themselves, others, and animals. For additional safety information regarding heat recovery, residents should visit the WA Health web page.

Expected Conditions

Maximum temperatures are forecast to reach the low to mid-thirties over inland areas of the district. Coastal locations can expect temperatures ranging from the high twenties to the low thirties. Overnight minimum temperatures are expected to stay within the mid to high teens. Although the severe warning is cancelled, the lingering low-intensity heat is expected to persist until a weather trough passes through the area.

Timeline

The warning was cancelled on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Conditions are expected to ease over the upcoming weekend, specifically on Saturday, following the passage of a trough. The BOM will continue to monitor the situation, though no further warnings are currently scheduled for this specific event unless conditions change.