Severe Heatwave Warning Issued for Gascoyne District, Western Australia
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe heatwave warning for the Gascoyne District, with temperatures forecast to reach the high 40s through Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Heatwave Warning
- Affected area
- Gascoyne District, Western Australia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Heat notices are time-bound and location-specific. Confirm the current forecast and local public-health guidance before relying on this archived record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in 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.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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