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07 November 2024
Building a new weather radar may seem as simple as finding a hill, pouring concrete and erecting a tower. But it's more complicated than you might think. Let's dig into some of the challenges. What is a weather radar? A radar is observation equipment that allows us to see precipitation, such as rain or hail. You...
10 September 2024
Severe weather can develop quickly and threaten lives and property. You can reduce its impact by getting ready before it happens. Our regular forecasts and warnings help you to stay aware of what's on the way. So which warnings can you expect to see for some of Australia's highest-impact weather? We issue warnings...
12 July 2024
How user research and testing helped us to build a new website for all Australians. Millions of Australians use bom.gov.au every day to make decisions about their lives and their livelihoods. Website traffic can increase to nearly 6 million visits a day when Australia is experiencing severe weather. Before we...
08 February 2024
Each year the Bureau of Meteorology releases its Annual Climate Statement. This report is the official record of Australia's climate, water and notable weather events from the previous year. The Annual Climate Statement for 2023 shows the year was warmer than average for Australia. While rainfall was close to...
22 September 2023
During El Niño, eastern Australia has more chance of drier and warmer weather. It is one phase of a natural cycle called the El Niño–Southern Oscillation. So, what causes it and what does El Niño mean for Australia? What is El Niño? El Niño is one phase of a natural climate...
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