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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Western Australia

Issued at 12:52 PM WST on Monday 09 February 2026
Valid for Monday 09 February 2026 to Thursday 12 February 2026

Cancellation for the following areas:
Gascoyne and Central West

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Western Australia

Issued at 12:52 PM WST on Monday 09 February 2026
Valid for Monday 09 February 2026 to Thursday 12 February 2026

Cancellation for the following areas:
Gascoyne and Central West

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Western Australia

Issued at 12:52 PM WST on Monday 09 February 2026
Valid for Monday 09 February 2026 to Thursday 12 February 2026

Cancellation for the following areas:
Gascoyne and Central West

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Western Australia

Issued at 12:52 PM WST on Monday 09 February 2026
Valid for Monday 09 February 2026 to Thursday 12 February 2026

Cancellation for the following areas:
Gascoyne and Central West

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Western Australia

Issued at 12:52 PM WST on Monday 09 February 2026
Valid for Monday 09 February 2026 to Thursday 12 February 2026

Cancellation for the following areas:
Gascoyne and Central West

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Western Australia

Issued at 12:52 PM WST on Monday 09 February 2026
Valid for Monday 09 February 2026 to Thursday 12 February 2026

Cancellation for the following areas:
Gascoyne and Central West

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Western Australia

Issued at 12:52 PM WST on Monday 09 February 2026
Valid for Monday 09 February 2026 to Thursday 12 February 2026

Cancellation for the following areas:
Gascoyne and Central West

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Western Australia

Issued at 12:52 PM WST on Monday 09 February 2026
Valid for Monday 09 February 2026 to Thursday 12 February 2026

Cancellation for the following areas:
Gascoyne and Central West

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Central West, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts

Issued at 10:48 AM WST on Monday 09 February 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Central West, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, heavy rain and showers and southeasterly winds are expected during Tuesday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Central West, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm WST Monday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for Central West and parts of Gascoyne and Central Wheat Belt districts.

Issued at 10:45 am Monday, 9 February 2026.

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell to bring heavy rainfall and damaging winds to the Gascoyne, Central West and Central Wheat Belt districts from late Monday evening.

Weather Situation
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is moving southwards along the Ningaloo and Gascoyne coasts and is expected to turn southeast and cross the Gascoyne coast later Monday. It will weaken as it moves inland overnight and transitions into a extratropical low on Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds as it tracks inland.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Central West and Central Wheat Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West and northern parts of the Central Wheat Belt from early Tuesday morning, especially on the southern and western sides of the low pressure system. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely with localised falls to 80 mm possible. 24-hour rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely with localised totals to 120 mm possible.
DAMAGING WINDS GUSTS with peak gusts to 100 km/h are possible from late Monday evening, particularly to the east of the low pressure system.
People in the north of WA may experience this type of weather each year at this time but winds and rain may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous. This type of weather is unseasonable for people in the Central West and Central Wheat Belt at this time of year.
Separate Tropical Cyclone and Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Geraldton, Kalbarri, Mount Magnet, Dalwallinu, Eneabba and Northampton.

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 boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* 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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AWST Monday.
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 Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for Central West and parts of Gascoyne and Central Wheat Belt districts.

Issued at 10:45 am Monday, 9 February 2026.

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell to bring heavy rainfall and damaging winds to the Gascoyne, Central West and Central Wheat Belt districts from late Monday evening.

Weather Situation
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is moving southwards along the Ningaloo and Gascoyne coasts and is expected to turn southeast and cross the Gascoyne coast later Monday. It will weaken as it moves inland overnight and transitions into a extratropical low on Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds as it tracks inland.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Central West and Central Wheat Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West and northern parts of the Central Wheat Belt from early Tuesday morning, especially on the southern and western sides of the low pressure system. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely with localised falls to 80 mm possible. 24-hour rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely with localised totals to 120 mm possible.
DAMAGING WINDS GUSTS with peak gusts to 100 km/h are possible from late Monday evening, particularly to the east of the low pressure system.
People in the north of WA may experience this type of weather each year at this time but winds and rain may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous. This type of weather is unseasonable for people in the Central West and Central Wheat Belt at this time of year.
Separate Tropical Cyclone and Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Geraldton, Kalbarri, Mount Magnet, Dalwallinu, Eneabba and Northampton.

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 boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* 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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AWST Monday.
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

Fire Weather Warning

for Yarra Yarra, Lockwood, Avon and Roe fire weather districts

Issued at 04:07 AM WST on Monday 09 February 2026

Weather Situation
Hot and dry conditions combined with fresh and gusty north east to northwesterly winds are leading to elevated fire dangers on Monday.

For the rest of Monday 09 February:
Extreme Fire Danger for the following areas:
Yarra Yarra, Lockwood, Avon and Roe

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises you to:
Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.emergency.wa.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au.
Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.dfes.wa.gov.au.
No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.