Severe Heatwave Warning Issued for South Coastal District of Western Australia

Alert Details

A Severe Heatwave Warning (IDW21013) has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for the South Coastal forecast district of Western Australia. The alert was issued at 12:30pm WST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and remains active as temperatures rise across the region.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic scope of this warning is the South Coastal District. Specific locations likely to be impacted by these conditions include Ravensthorpe and Jerramungup.

What You Should Do

Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older individuals, 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 center, or shopping center.
• Close windows and draw blinds, curtains, or awnings early in the day to keep heat out.
• Use fans or air-conditioners if they are available.
• Monitor the WA Health web page for additional safety information.

Expected Conditions

Maximum temperatures are forecast to increase into the mid to high thirties for the remainder of the week. While coastal areas may see temperatures in the high twenties on Wednesday and low thirties from Thursday to Saturday, inland areas will face more intense heat. Overnight minimum temperatures will stay in the mid to high teens, peaking in the low twenties on Thursday morning.

Timeline

The warning is valid from Tuesday, February 24, through Friday, February 27, 2026. The heat is expected to peak toward the end of the week. While coastal seabreezes may provide some local relief, a broader easing of conditions is not expected until the passage of a weather trough later on Saturday. The next update is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.