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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

Issued at 07:01 PM WST on Saturday 17 January 2026
for the period until midnight WST Sunday 18 January 2026

Wind Warnings for Saturday 17 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
North Kimberley Coast, Ningaloo Coast, Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast and Eucla Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Pilbara Coast East and Albany Coast

Wind Warnings for Sunday 18 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
North Kimberley Coast, Ningaloo Coast, Gascoyne Coast and Geraldton Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 1:01 am WST Sunday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Gascoyne and Goldfields districts.

Issued at 6:23 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne and Goldfields
This warning is now cancelled.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Gascoyne and Goldfields districts.

Issued at 6:23 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne and Goldfields
This warning is now cancelled.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:37 PM WST on Saturday 17 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 17 January 2026 to Tuesday 20 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne and South Interior

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
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.

Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify through next week and extend across much of north and northwest WA. Locations likely to be impacted include Kiwirrkurra, Marble Bar, Newman and Paraburdoo.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Sunday 18 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:37 PM WST on Saturday 17 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 17 January 2026 to Tuesday 20 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne and South Interior

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
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.

Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify through next week and extend across much of north and northwest WA. Locations likely to be impacted include Kiwirrkurra, Marble Bar, Newman and Paraburdoo.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Sunday 18 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:37 PM WST on Saturday 17 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 17 January 2026 to Tuesday 20 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne and South Interior

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
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.

Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify through next week and extend across much of north and northwest WA. Locations likely to be impacted include Kiwirrkurra, Marble Bar, Newman and Paraburdoo.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Sunday 18 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:37 PM WST on Saturday 17 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 17 January 2026 to Tuesday 20 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne and South Interior

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
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.

Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify through next week and extend across much of north and northwest WA. Locations likely to be impacted include Kiwirrkurra, Marble Bar, Newman and Paraburdoo.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Sunday 18 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:37 PM WST on Saturday 17 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 17 January 2026 to Tuesday 20 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne and South Interior

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
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.

Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify through next week and extend across much of north and northwest WA. Locations likely to be impacted include Kiwirrkurra, Marble Bar, Newman and Paraburdoo.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Sunday 18 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:37 PM WST on Saturday 17 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 17 January 2026 to Tuesday 20 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne and South Interior

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
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.

Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify through next week and extend across much of north and northwest WA. Locations likely to be impacted include Kiwirrkurra, Marble Bar, Newman and Paraburdoo.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Sunday 18 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:37 PM WST on Saturday 17 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 17 January 2026 to Tuesday 20 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne and South Interior

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
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.

Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify through next week and extend across much of north and northwest WA. Locations likely to be impacted include Kiwirrkurra, Marble Bar, Newman and Paraburdoo.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Sunday 18 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 12:37 PM WST on Saturday 17 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 17 January 2026 to Tuesday 20 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Interior
Warning for the following areas:
Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne and South Interior

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
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.

Maximum temperatures in the low to high forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify through next week and extend across much of north and northwest WA. Locations likely to be impacted include Kiwirrkurra, Marble Bar, Newman and Paraburdoo.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Sunday 18 January 2026