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Bureau of Meteorology's 2024 Summer Long-Range Forecast
28/11/2024 - National
The Bureau has released its 2024 Summer Long-Range Forecast, which shows that summer is likely to be warmer than average across most of the country.
Also, more than usual summer rainfall is likely for many parts of the country, particularly in December.
Most of the country is more likely to have a typical range of January rainfall, although parts of eastern New South Wales and south-east Queensland may see above average rainfall.
October to April is Australia's peak... read more...
Notification of essential maintenance
13/11/2024 - National
Issued: 13 November 2024
The Bureau of Meteorology is conducting essential system maintenance on Thursday 14 November 2024.
Services will be unavailable for up to 40 minutes on Thursday 14 November 2024 from 11:05 pm AEDT.
The BOM Weather app, bom.gov.au and beta.bom.gov.au will be accessible during the maintenance period, however data will not be updated.
Some Bureau products and services may experience data... read more...
New Australia - Japan Strategic Arrangement in Satellite Meteorology to deliver enhanced services for Australian governments, industries and community
12/11/2024 - National
The Bureau of Meteorology and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) have signed a Strategic Relationship Arrangement to enhance their longstanding collaboration on satellite meteorology.
The arrangement, signed in a formal ceremony in Tokyo on Monday 11 November 2024, will result in more accurate and reliable forecasts and warnings, increase community safety, support national security and enhance economic productivity.
Bureau of Meteorology Chief Executive Officer, Dr Andrew... read more...
Townsville Weather Radar upgrade complete
11/11/2024 - QLD
Images from the new Townsville weather radar are now live on the Bureau of Meteorology's website and the BOM Weather app.
The new dual-polarised Doppler radar will benefit communities, emergency services and local industry across Townsville, Bowen, Charters Towers, Palm Island and surrounding areas. It will enable users to observe rainfall and wind conditions in real time across large areas, including approaching... read more...