People in parts of WA are set to swelter through a scorching heatwave this week, prompting authorities to issue a fresh warning.<\/p>\n
Emergency services WA posted a heatwave watch and act alert about 4:301pm for people in Kununurra, Sturt Creek, Balgo, Tanami, Telfer, Kunawarritji, Gingerah and St George Ranges.<\/p>\n
\u201cAn extreme heatwave is impacting this area,\u201d the warning stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cSevere conditions are impacting additional widespread areas in the Kimberley and Pilbara including the Dampier Peninsula.<\/p>\n
\u201cHeatwaves are dangerous. Take extra care to prevent heat stress and heat stroke. In extreme circumstances you could be hospitalised or die.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Bureau of Meteorology also issued an extreme heatwave warning for the Pilbara and a severe heatwave warning in the Kimberley this week.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe heatwave is increasing temperatures through parts of the interior of WA, the Kimberley region, and especially around the Pilbara district,\u201d meteorologist Jessica Lingard said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is significant heat in the northern parts of WA at the moment, and it is not likely to see much of that heat clearing up anytime soon.<\/p>\n
\u201cTemperatures (this week) are likely to still be sitting in the mid to high-40s, especially in many areas of the Pilbara and Kimberley.\u201d<\/p>\n
The BOM is forecasting temperatures will reach the mid to high-40s in parts of the Pilbara including Marble Bar, Newman, Onslow and Roebourne.<\/p>\n
The scorching temperatures have already made an appearance for some WA residents, with the bureau revealing weather stations in the State\u2019s north captured notably high readings on Thursday.<\/p>\n
\u201cForty-seven (degrees) is the maximum in Paraburdoo (on January 8) with Marble Bar following behind at 44C,\u201d Ms Lingard said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are also some places in parts of the western Pilbara where temperatures are nudging close to 50C \u2014 while residents are likely to see these temperatures, a lack of weather stations in the Pilbara means it is highly unlikely we will see them recorded.\u201d<\/p>\n