Severe Heatwave Warning Issued for Mid North Coast District, New South Wales
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Mid North Coast, with temperatures reaching the mid-thirties and overnight lows in the low twenties.
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- Record type
- Heatwave Warning
- Affected area
- Mid North Coast, New South Wales
- 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 Mid North Coast, 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.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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