Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Heatwave Warning Issued at 02:31 PM EST on Tuesday 10 November 2026 Valid for Tuesday 10 November 2026 to Friday 13 November 2026 Warning for the following areas: Peninsula and Gulf Country Cancellation for the following areas: North Tropical Coast and Tablelands 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 to low forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions continue, increasing towards the end of the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Aurukun, Croydon, Kowanyama, Mapoon, Pormpuraaw and Weipa. The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 11 November 2026