Heatwave Warning

Published on 21 October 2025

Croydon and surrounding districts—including Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields & Upper Flinders, North West, Channel Country, and Maranoa & Warrego—are experiencing a severe heatwave from Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 October.

  • Daytime highs reaching the high 30s to mid-40s

  • Nighttime temperatures in the mid-20s. The heat will build over the next few days before easing later this week.

Stay Safe:

  • Heatwaves can be risky for older people, young children, pregnant women, and those with health conditions.

  • Stay cool indoors or visit air-conditioned places like the library or local shops.

  • Close windows and blinds early to keep the heat out.

  • Use fans or air-conditioning where availableCheck on neighbours, older residents, and pets.

 

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.

Weather Situation

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to the mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. The heat is expected to continue building over the next few days then slowly contract northwards later this week.

For further safety information before, during and after heatwaves, visit QLD Departmentof Health web page.  
Queensland Government – Heat Safety

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