Severe Heatwave Warning Issued for Mid North Coast District, New South Wales

Alert Details

A severe heatwave warning (IDN21013) has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for the Mid North Coast forecast district. The alert is currently active and remains valid through Friday, February 20, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning primarily impacts the Mid North Coast district of New South Wales. Specific locations likely to be affected include Taree and surrounding regional areas.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised that severe heatwaves can be dangerous, particularly for vulnerable populations including older people, babies, children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with pre-existing medical conditions.

To stay safe, the BOM recommends:

• Seeking out cool locations such as your home, local libraries, community centers, or shopping centers.
• Closing windows and drawing blinds, curtains, or awnings early in the day to keep heat out.
• Utilizing fans or air-conditioners if available.
• Monitoring safety information provided by the NSW Ambulance web page.

Expected Conditions

Maximum temperatures are forecast to reach the low to mid-thirties across the Mid North Coast district. Overnight minimum temperatures are expected to remain elevated in the low twenties, providing little relief from the daytime heat.

Timeline

The warning is valid from Wednesday, February 18, 2026, to Friday, February 20, 2026. This follows a multi-day heatwave situation that began on Monday, February 16. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the next few days. The next official update is scheduled to be issued by 3:00pm EDT on Thursday, February 19, 2026.