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Check the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for official Australian weather forecasts, warnings and radar. BOM is the national authority, providing free, reliable data for planning your day, from bom weather melbourne to bom weather perth.
What is BOM Weather?
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is Australia’s official weather service. It issues forecasts, severe weather warnings, and live observations for the entire country, including bom weather sydney, bom weather brisbane, and bom weather victoria. You can access it via the website or the free BOM Weather app.
How do I use BOM weather radar?
The BOM weather radar shows real-time rainfall intensity across Australia. The live conditions above include the latest radar loop. For detailed tracking, visit the bom weather radar page. Major city radars cover melbourne, sydney, brisbane, and perth. BOM also offers a bom weather map with temperature and pressure.
Is BOM weather free to use?
Yes, all BOM forecasts, warnings, and radar data are free for the public. The BOM Weather app is also free and includes severe weather alerts for your saved locations.
How often is the BOM weather radar updated?
Most BOM weather radars update every 6 to 10 minutes. Doppler radars provide rainfall intensity and movement. Check the live conditions above or the radar page for the latest scan time.
Can I get severe weather warnings from BOM?
Yes, BOM issues severe thunderstorm, cyclone, flood, and heatwave warnings. The warnings are available on the website, the BOM Weather app, and via the Emergency Alert system. See our Severe Weather Warning page for details.
For more Australian weather coverage, visit our Australia weather hub or the Weather Radar page.