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Heatwave warningfor Western AustraliaIssued at 12:15pm WST on Monday 20 January 2025Valid for Monday 20 January 2025 to Thursday 23 January 2025The next heatwave warning will be issued by 2:00pm WST on Tuesday 21 January 2025Safety 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.For information on staying safe during a heatwave go to the https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Heatwave-be-prepared-for-extreme-heat

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Elevated river, creek, and stream levels are expected to be occurring in coastal parts of the catchment. Localised flooding and transport disruptions are expected. Isolation of some communities is possible.Initial Flood Warning for the Lyndon-Minilya RiversDFES advises people and communities to be aware that flooding is possible and be prepared to relocate equipment and livestock. Watch water levels. Travellers need to be aware that road conditions may be adversely affected and travel plans may need to be reconsidered. Do not drive into water of unknown depth and velocity.Community information is available from DFES at www.dfes.wa.gov.au Current river levels are available from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at www.water.wa.gov.auThe next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm WST on Tuesday 21 January 2025.This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology