Heatwave Advice PREPARE NOW - LOCATIONS BETWEEN ROEBOURNE AND WICKHAM, TO KARRATHA AND DAMPIER.

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Health.

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Time of issue: 04:01 PM

Date of issue: 03 Nov 2026

Heatwave Advice - PREPARE NOW - Locations between Roebourne and Wickham, to Karratha and Dampier.

A heatwave is likely to affect this area for at least 3 days.

WHAT TO DO

People travelling in this area should be prepared for extreme heat

• Avoid travelling in the hottest part of the day where possible.

• Drink water frequently unless your doctor normally limits your fluids.

• Never leave a person or pet in a vehicle,

• Avoid exercise and outdoor work in the hottest part of the day.

• If you must go out, wear a hat and sunscreen and take sufficient water with you.

• Take shelter in a cool place.

• If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

• Check in regularly with elderly neighbours and other vulnerable people.

• Provide shelter and plenty of cool water for pets and other animals.

EXTRA INFORMATION

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting an extreme heatwave to impact West Pilbara towns over the next 3 days and may ease on Saturday 7 November.

Heatwaves are dangerous. Take extra care to prevent heat stress and heat stroke. In extreme circumstances you could be hospitalised or die.

Heatwaves can affect everyone however the following groups are more at risk:

• Babies and young children

• Older children and teenagers

• Pregnant women

• Older people

• People with existing physical/mental health conditions or on certain medications

• People that exercise in the heat

SUPPORT INFORMATION

A heatwave is more than just hot weather. When it is hot during the day and it does not cool down at night, it is hard for your body to cool itself.

If you feel unwell:

• Call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422) for free health advice.

• See your GP or Health Clinic.

• For severe or life-threatening symptoms call 000 for an ambulance.

Further support:

• For more information on heatwaves and how you can plan ahead visit Healthy WA or Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia.

• Visit Health Direct How To Handle Heatwave.

• For information on working in the heat visit Working Safely in Hot Conditions.

• For the latest heatwave forecast visit Bureau of Meteorology.

• To receive wellbeing phone calls during heatwaves register for the Australian Red Cross free TeleRedi service or call 1800 188 071.

ACCESSIBILITY

• Translated heatwave resources are available on the Healthy WA Translated Fact Sheets
• If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677

KEEP UP TO DATE

• Visit Emergency WA or download the Emergency WA app from the App Store or Google Play.
• Call 13 DFES (13 3337).
• Follow DFES on Facebook.
• Follow HealthyWA or WA Country Health (for regional areas) on Facebook.
• Listen to ABC Local Radio or news bulletins.

During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.

The next update will be provided tomorrow unless the situation changes.

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Media Contact: Department of Health Media 9222 4333.