Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:36 PM WST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Eucla, South Interior and Central West
Cancellation for the following areas:
Pilbara
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 generally in the high thirties in the east to high forties in the west. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties. Temperatures forecast to ease slightly over the west during the coming days, maximum temperatures in the high thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures easing to high teens. Temperatures forecast to increase in the east to maximum temperatures in the mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions have eased for the Pilbara and easing for Central West and Gascoyne districts from Friday. Severe to extreme heatwave conditions intensifying across the South Interior and Eucla districts from Friday. While severe heatwave conditions are easing in the west, low intensity heatwave conditions will persist until Friday in central and western districts. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Denham and Kalbarri.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 23 January 2026
Forecast
Sandy Gully (28.3242°S, 114.4869°E, 123m AMSL) Sandy Gully,WA set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Sandy Gully 7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. The chance of a thunderstorm in the E in the morning and afternoon. Winds NW/NE 20 to 30 km/h tending NW/SW 25 to 35 km/h in the middle of the day then tending S/SW in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures 37 to 45.
Forecast for Sandy Gully (28.3242°S, 114.4869°E, 123m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 21° 17° 14° 16° 16° 14° 16° Maximum 36° 28° 28° 27° 27° 28° 35° Chance of rain 10% 20% 5% 70% 20% 5% 20% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating High High High High - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 13
(km/h)41
(km/h)30
(km/h)39
(km/h)24
(km/h)32
(km/h)20
(km/h)29
(km/h)27
(km/h)38
(km/h)31
(km/h)43
(km/h)27
(km/h)37
(km/h)Wind direction N SSW S SW S SW WSW W SW SW SSE S ESE S Relative humidity 13% 67% 58% 54% 56% 52% 58% 57% 61% 51% 48% 48% 36% 35% Dew point 4°C 20°C 15°C 16°C 14°C 15°C 14°C 16°C 14°C 14°C 11°C 14°C 12°C 15°C First light 5:17am 5:18am 5:19am 5:20am 5:21am 5:21am 5:22am Sunrise 5:43am 5:44am 5:45am 5:45am 5:46am 5:47am 5:48am Sunset 7:22pm 7:22pm 7:22pm 7:21pm 7:21pm 7:20pm 7:20pm Last light 7:48pm 7:48pm 7:48pm 7:47pm 7:47pm 7:46pm 7:46pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Sandy Gully (28.3242°S, 114.4869°E, 123m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:17am WST 5:43am WST 7:22pm WST 7:48pm WST 8:44am WST 9:33pm WST 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Jan 26 Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 New moon Feb 17 Sandy Gully sun & moon times
ThursdayFirst light5:17am
WSTSunrise5:43am
WSTSunset7:22pm
WSTLast light7:48pm
WSTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseThu
8:44am
WSTMoon setThu
9:33pm
WSTFirst quarterFirst quarter Mon
Jan 26
Full moonFull moon Mon
Feb 02
Last quarterLast quarter Mon
Feb 09
New moonNew moon Tue
Feb 17
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Thu 12:36pm UTC Severe weather advice WAThu 12:36pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:36 PM WST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Eucla, South Interior and Central West
Cancellation for the following areas:
Pilbara
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 generally in the high thirties in the east to high forties in the west. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties. Temperatures forecast to ease slightly over the west during the coming days, maximum temperatures in the high thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures easing to high teens. Temperatures forecast to increase in the east to maximum temperatures in the mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions have eased for the Pilbara and easing for Central West and Gascoyne districts from Friday. Severe to extreme heatwave conditions intensifying across the South Interior and Eucla districts from Friday. While severe heatwave conditions are easing in the west, low intensity heatwave conditions will persist until Friday in central and western districts. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Denham and Kalbarri.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 23 January 2026Thu 12:36pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:36 PM WST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Eucla, South Interior and Central West
Cancellation for the following areas:
Pilbara
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 generally in the high thirties in the east to high forties in the west. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties. Temperatures forecast to ease slightly over the west during the coming days, maximum temperatures in the high thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures easing to high teens. Temperatures forecast to increase in the east to maximum temperatures in the mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions have eased for the Pilbara and easing for Central West and Gascoyne districts from Friday. Severe to extreme heatwave conditions intensifying across the South Interior and Eucla districts from Friday. While severe heatwave conditions are easing in the west, low intensity heatwave conditions will persist until Friday in central and western districts. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Denham and Kalbarri.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 23 January 2026Thu 12:36pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:36 PM WST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Eucla, South Interior and Central West
Cancellation for the following areas:
Pilbara
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 generally in the high thirties in the east to high forties in the west. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties. Temperatures forecast to ease slightly over the west during the coming days, maximum temperatures in the high thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures easing to high teens. Temperatures forecast to increase in the east to maximum temperatures in the mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions have eased for the Pilbara and easing for Central West and Gascoyne districts from Friday. Severe to extreme heatwave conditions intensifying across the South Interior and Eucla districts from Friday. While severe heatwave conditions are easing in the west, low intensity heatwave conditions will persist until Friday in central and western districts. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Denham and Kalbarri.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 23 January 2026Thu 12:36pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:36 PM WST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Eucla, South Interior and Central West
Cancellation for the following areas:
Pilbara
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 generally in the high thirties in the east to high forties in the west. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties. Temperatures forecast to ease slightly over the west during the coming days, maximum temperatures in the high thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures easing to high teens. Temperatures forecast to increase in the east to maximum temperatures in the mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions have eased for the Pilbara and easing for Central West and Gascoyne districts from Friday. Severe to extreme heatwave conditions intensifying across the South Interior and Eucla districts from Friday. While severe heatwave conditions are easing in the west, low intensity heatwave conditions will persist until Friday in central and western districts. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Denham and Kalbarri.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 23 January 2026Thu 12:36pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:36 PM WST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Eucla, South Interior and Central West
Cancellation for the following areas:
Pilbara
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 generally in the high thirties in the east to high forties in the west. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties. Temperatures forecast to ease slightly over the west during the coming days, maximum temperatures in the high thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures easing to high teens. Temperatures forecast to increase in the east to maximum temperatures in the mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions have eased for the Pilbara and easing for Central West and Gascoyne districts from Friday. Severe to extreme heatwave conditions intensifying across the South Interior and Eucla districts from Friday. While severe heatwave conditions are easing in the west, low intensity heatwave conditions will persist until Friday in central and western districts. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Denham and Kalbarri.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 23 January 2026Thu 12:36pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:36 PM WST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Eucla, South Interior and Central West
Cancellation for the following areas:
Pilbara
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 generally in the high thirties in the east to high forties in the west. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties. Temperatures forecast to ease slightly over the west during the coming days, maximum temperatures in the high thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures easing to high teens. Temperatures forecast to increase in the east to maximum temperatures in the mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions have eased for the Pilbara and easing for Central West and Gascoyne districts from Friday. Severe to extreme heatwave conditions intensifying across the South Interior and Eucla districts from Friday. While severe heatwave conditions are easing in the west, low intensity heatwave conditions will persist until Friday in central and western districts. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Denham and Kalbarri.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 23 January 2026Thu 12:36pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 12:36 PM WST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Eucla, South Interior and Central West
Cancellation for the following areas:
Pilbara
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 generally in the high thirties in the east to high forties in the west. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties. Temperatures forecast to ease slightly over the west during the coming days, maximum temperatures in the high thirties to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures easing to high teens. Temperatures forecast to increase in the east to maximum temperatures in the mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions have eased for the Pilbara and easing for Central West and Gascoyne districts from Friday. Severe to extreme heatwave conditions intensifying across the South Interior and Eucla districts from Friday. While severe heatwave conditions are easing in the west, low intensity heatwave conditions will persist until Friday in central and western districts. Locations likely to be impacted include Carnarvon, Denham and Kalbarri.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 23 January 2026For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone° -
Temperature for next 7 days
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