Weather Warning

IDD21013

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

Heatwave warning

Issued at 2:43 AM CST on Friday 4 Oct 2024.

Heatwave Situation for day 1

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Heatwave Situation for day 4

A prolonged period of heat is forecast over western parts of the Top End with maximum temperatures in the high thirties to low forties and minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties. Severe heatwave conditions continuing, intensifying further over the weekend and early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Berry Springs, Nauiyu and Wangi Falls.

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.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm CST on Saturday 05 October 2024