Severe Heatwave Warning Issued for Gascoyne District, Western Australia

Alert Details

A Severe Heatwave Warning (IDW21013) has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for the Gascoyne forecast district. This renewal alert indicates that severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Gascoyne District in Western Australia. Severe heatwave conditions are particularly expected to persist over the western Gascoyne area through the coming 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 pre-existing medical conditions. Residents are advised to:

• Seek a cool place 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 heat out.
• Use fans or air-conditioners if available to maintain a cool environment.
• Monitor the WA Health web page for further safety information.

Expected Conditions

Extreme heat is forecast for the region, with maximum temperatures ranging from the high thirties to the high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures are not expected to provide significant relief, ranging from the mid to high twenties.

Timeline

The warning is currently effective as of Sunday, 1 March 2026, and is valid through Wednesday, 4 March 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 2:00pm WST on Monday, 2 March 2026.