Heatwave Advice - Midwest Gascoyne
Current as at 10:30am, Thursday 5 March 2026. Heatwave Advice - THREAT IS REDUCED
The extreme heatwave warning has been downgraded to an advice level warning for areas south of Coral Bay, Lake MacLeod, Lyndon and Minilya.
Heatwave conditions have eased, and temperatures in these areas are returning to typical summer levels.
Current as at 08:30am, Wednesday 4 March 2026. Heatwave Watch and Act - PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST THE IMPACTS OF EXTREME HEAT
The extreme heatwave warning has been upgraded to a watch and act warning for areas south of Coral Bay, Lake MacLeod, Lyndon and Minilya.
A heatwave is forecast to impact this area today, Wednesday, and continuing at least until Thursday.
Travellers in the area should take particular note of the warning.
HEALTH ALERT: Protect yourself against extreme heat
Current as at: 16:45, 3 March 2026. Heatwave ADVICE – PREPARE NOW
WA Country Health Service is advising people in the Midwest-Gascoyne region to prepare for extreme heat, including south of Coral Bay, Lake MacLeod, Lyndon and Minilya.
A heatwave is likely to affect this area including forecast peak heat conditions on Wednesday 4 March and Thursday 5 March.
Travellers in the area should take particular note of the warning.
Health safety advice:
- Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Fluids include water, diluted juice (mixed with water) and low sugar sports drinks.
- Limit or avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks (including tea, coffee and energy drinks) as these can increase dehydration.
- Apply sunscreen regularly.
- Tell elderly neighbours and other vulnerable people about the hot weather coming.
- Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
- Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
- If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
- Limit time outdoors. If you need to go outside, try to do so in the early morning or late evening. If you do go outside make sure to put on a hat and sunglasses, apply sunscreen and try to stay in the shade.
- When outdoors, wear lightweight, light-coloured and loose-fitting clothing that covers as much skin as possible.
- Sleep with just a sheet over you in the coolest part of the house. Remove winter bedding and replace it with lightweight, cotton bedding.
- Wrap medications needing refrigeration in foil or heat repellent containers with an icepack to keep them cool if there is a power outage.
- Charge mobile devices in the event there is a power outage.
- Get a battery powered radio with working batteries.
- Make sure you have shelter ready and water for pets and other animals.
- Never leave a person or a pet in a closed car.
For information on staying safe during a heatwave visit HealthyWA - Heatwaves and Working Safely in Hot Conditions.