Severe Heatwave Warning Issued for Gascoyne District in Western Australia

Alert Details

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Heatwave Warning (IDW21013) for the Gascoyne forecast district in Western Australia. The warning was officially issued at 12:37 p.m. WST on Saturday, 28 February 2026.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the Gascoyne District of Western Australia. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist over the western Gascoyne throughout the next week.

What You Should Do

Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and those with medical conditions. Residents are advised to:

• Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre, or shopping centre.
• Close windows and draw blinds, curtains, or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
• Use fans or air-conditioners if available to maintain a cool environment.
• Monitor health and visit the WA Health web page for further safety information.

Expected Conditions

Maximum temperatures are forecast to range from the high thirties to the mid-forties. Overnight minimum temperatures, currently ranging from the low to mid-twenties, are expected to increase to the mid to high twenties by the start of the new week.

Timeline

The warning is valid from Saturday, 28 February 2026, to Tuesday, 3 March 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 2:00 p.m. WST on Sunday, 1 March 2026.