Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Heatwave Warning Issued at 02:05 PM EST on Monday 26 October 2026 Valid for Monday 26 October 2026 to Thursday 29 October 2026 Warning for the following areas: Gulf Country 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 in the high thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to develop and persist throughout the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Kowanyama. The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 27 October 2026