Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:33 PM WST on Thursday 08 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 08 January 2026 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior 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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the low to mid thirties across affected parts of southern WA by Friday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the mid teens across affected parts of southern WA by Friday.
Severe heatwave conditions are peaking about the south of WA and are expected to contract northward over the coming days. Locations likely to be impacted include Balgo Hill, Exmouth, Leinster, Meekatharra, Newman, Paraburdoo, Wiluna and Warburton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 09 January 2026
Forecast
Monkey Mia (25.7976°S, 113.6914°E, 16m AMSL) Monkey Mia,WA set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Monkey Mia 7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the far NE in the afternoon and early evening. Winds SE/SW 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to 20 to 28 with daytime temperatures reaching 36 to 44.
Forecast for Monkey Mia (25.7976°S, 113.6914°E, 16m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary
Minimum 21° 21° 23° 22° 21° 21° 22° Maximum 31° 32° 32° 31° 31° 31° 32° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 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 34
(km/h)34
(km/h)23
(km/h)29
(km/h)14
(km/h)27
(km/h)22
(km/h)33
(km/h)29
(km/h)33
(km/h)27
(km/h)29
(km/h)19
(km/h)27
(km/h)Wind direction S SW SSW SW WSW WSW SW SW S SSW S SSW SSW SW Relative humidity 58% 55% 61% 51% 66% 61% 71% 62% 70% 58% 67% 58% 69% 61% Dew point 16°C 21°C 19°C 21°C 22°C 23°C 21°C 23°C 20°C 22°C 19°C 22°C 21°C 24°C First light 5:17am 5:18am 5:19am 5:20am 5:20am 5:21am 5:22am Sunrise 5:43am 5:44am 5:44am 5:45am 5:46am 5:47am 5:48am Sunset 7:23pm 7:23pm 7:23pm 7:23pm 7:23pm 7:23pm 7:23pm Last light 7:48pm 7:48pm 7:48pm 7:48pm 7:48pm 7:48pm 7:48pm -
Warnings
Weather Warnings
Thu 1:33pm UTC Severe weather advice WAThu 1:33pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:33 PM WST on Thursday 08 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 08 January 2026 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior 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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the low to mid thirties across affected parts of southern WA by Friday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the mid teens across affected parts of southern WA by Friday.
Severe heatwave conditions are peaking about the south of WA and are expected to contract northward over the coming days. Locations likely to be impacted include Balgo Hill, Exmouth, Leinster, Meekatharra, Newman, Paraburdoo, Wiluna and Warburton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 09 January 2026Thu 1:33pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:33 PM WST on Thursday 08 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 08 January 2026 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior 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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the low to mid thirties across affected parts of southern WA by Friday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the mid teens across affected parts of southern WA by Friday.
Severe heatwave conditions are peaking about the south of WA and are expected to contract northward over the coming days. Locations likely to be impacted include Balgo Hill, Exmouth, Leinster, Meekatharra, Newman, Paraburdoo, Wiluna and Warburton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 09 January 2026Thu 1:33pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:33 PM WST on Thursday 08 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 08 January 2026 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior 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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the low to mid thirties across affected parts of southern WA by Friday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the mid teens across affected parts of southern WA by Friday.
Severe heatwave conditions are peaking about the south of WA and are expected to contract northward over the coming days. Locations likely to be impacted include Balgo Hill, Exmouth, Leinster, Meekatharra, Newman, Paraburdoo, Wiluna and Warburton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 09 January 2026Thu 1:33pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:33 PM WST on Thursday 08 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 08 January 2026 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior 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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the low to mid thirties across affected parts of southern WA by Friday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the mid teens across affected parts of southern WA by Friday.
Severe heatwave conditions are peaking about the south of WA and are expected to contract northward over the coming days. Locations likely to be impacted include Balgo Hill, Exmouth, Leinster, Meekatharra, Newman, Paraburdoo, Wiluna and Warburton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 09 January 2026Thu 1:33pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:33 PM WST on Thursday 08 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 08 January 2026 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior 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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the low to mid thirties across affected parts of southern WA by Friday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the mid teens across affected parts of southern WA by Friday.
Severe heatwave conditions are peaking about the south of WA and are expected to contract northward over the coming days. Locations likely to be impacted include Balgo Hill, Exmouth, Leinster, Meekatharra, Newman, Paraburdoo, Wiluna and Warburton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 09 January 2026Thu 1:33pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:33 PM WST on Thursday 08 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 08 January 2026 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior 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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the low to mid thirties across affected parts of southern WA by Friday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the mid teens across affected parts of southern WA by Friday.
Severe heatwave conditions are peaking about the south of WA and are expected to contract northward over the coming days. Locations likely to be impacted include Balgo Hill, Exmouth, Leinster, Meekatharra, Newman, Paraburdoo, Wiluna and Warburton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 09 January 2026Thu 1:33pm UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:33 PM WST on Thursday 08 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 08 January 2026 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara, Gascoyne, Goldfields, North Interior 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 generally in the low to mid forties, reaching high forties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the low to mid thirties across affected parts of southern WA by Friday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties, reaching high twenties in parts of northwest WA, easing to the mid teens across affected parts of southern WA by Friday.
Severe heatwave conditions are peaking about the south of WA and are expected to contract northward over the coming days. Locations likely to be impacted include Balgo Hill, Exmouth, Leinster, Meekatharra, Newman, Paraburdoo, Wiluna and Warburton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Friday 09 January 2026Thu 1:01pm UTC Coastal wind warning WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia
Issued at 01:01 PM WST on Thursday 08 January 2026
for the period until midnight WST Friday 09 January 2026
Wind Warnings for Thursday 08 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Perth Local Waters, Ningaloo Coast, Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast, Albany Coast and Esperance Coast
Wind Warnings for Friday 09 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Perth Local Waters, Ningaloo Coast, Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast, Leeuwin Coast, Albany Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla Coast
The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 7:01 pm WST Thursday.
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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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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Monkey Mia (25.7976°S, 113.6914°E, 16m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:17am WST 5:43am WST 7:23pm WST 7:48pm WST 11:25pm WST 11:19am WST
Waning gibbous
Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 First quarter Jan 26 Full moon Feb 02 Monkey Mia sun & moon times
FridayFirst light5:17am
WSTSunrise5:43am
WSTSunset7:23pm
WSTLast light7:48pm
WSTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseFri
11:25pm
WSTMoon setFri
11:19am
WSTLast quarterLast quarter Sun
Jan 11
New moonNew moon Mon
Jan 19
First quarterFirst quarter Mon
Jan 26
Full moonFull moon Mon
Feb 02
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Temperature for next 5 days
0 Friday Friday 31 1 Saturday Saturday 32 2 Sunday Sunday 32 3 Monday Monday 31 4 Tuesday Tuesday 31 5 Wednesday Wednesday 31 6 Thursday Thursday 32 7 Thursday Thursday 32 -
Rain for next 5 days
0 Friday Friday 0 1 Saturday Saturday 0 2 Sunday Sunday 0 3 Monday Monday 0 4 Tuesday Tuesday 0 5 Wednesday Wednesday 0 6 Thursday Thursday 0 7 Thursday Thursday 0