Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior districts.

Issued at 6:42 pm Sunday, 25 January 2026.

Damaging wind gusts with storms over inland southeast WA.

Weather Situation
Hot temperatures and a trough running through the South Interior is generating gusty thunderstorms this afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Forrest and Rawlinna.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Newman at 1:40pm

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.
* Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
* Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning.
* If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.

The next warning is due to be issued by 9:45 pm Sunday.
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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior districts.

Issued at 6:42 pm Sunday, 25 January 2026.

Damaging wind gusts with storms over inland southeast WA.

Weather Situation
Hot temperatures and a trough running through the South Interior is generating gusty thunderstorms this afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Forrest and Rawlinna.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Newman at 1:40pm

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.
* Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
* Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning.
* If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* Slow down and turn your headlights on.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears.

The next warning is due to be issued by 9:45 pm Sunday.
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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:38 PM WST on Sunday 25 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 25 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior

Safety Advice:
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 high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are expected to ease early this week as a milder south to southeasterly change moves across the area. Locations likely to be impacted include Laverton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 26 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:38 PM WST on Sunday 25 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 25 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior

Safety Advice:
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 high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are expected to ease early this week as a milder south to southeasterly change moves across the area. Locations likely to be impacted include Laverton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 26 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:38 PM WST on Sunday 25 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 25 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior

Safety Advice:
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 high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are expected to ease early this week as a milder south to southeasterly change moves across the area. Locations likely to be impacted include Laverton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 26 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:38 PM WST on Sunday 25 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 25 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior

Safety Advice:
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 high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are expected to ease early this week as a milder south to southeasterly change moves across the area. Locations likely to be impacted include Laverton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 26 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:38 PM WST on Sunday 25 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 25 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior

Safety Advice:
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 high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are expected to ease early this week as a milder south to southeasterly change moves across the area. Locations likely to be impacted include Laverton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 26 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:38 PM WST on Sunday 25 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 25 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior

Safety Advice:
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 high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are expected to ease early this week as a milder south to southeasterly change moves across the area. Locations likely to be impacted include Laverton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 26 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:38 PM WST on Sunday 25 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 25 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior

Safety Advice:
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 high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are expected to ease early this week as a milder south to southeasterly change moves across the area. Locations likely to be impacted include Laverton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 26 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:38 PM WST on Sunday 25 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 25 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Goldfields, Eucla and South Interior

Safety Advice:
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 high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have peaked and are expected to ease early this week as a milder south to southeasterly change moves across the area. Locations likely to be impacted include Laverton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Monday 26 January 2026