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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Coast Monitor Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Check the live radar above to see current rainfall intensity and movement across southeast Queensland. The Marburg radar (BOM radar IDR843) captures a 512 km field of view, updated every six minutes, making it the primary tool for tracking storms approaching Brisbane and the Ipswich region.
What area does the Marburg radar cover?
The radar at Marburg, about 40 km west of Brisbane, provides a full 512 km sweep. This covers most of southeast Queensland, from the Gold Coast up to the Sunshine Coast and inland past Toowoomba. For closer detail, switch to the 128 km or 64 km range rings. The bom radar Marburg 512 loop is best for tracking large rainbands, while the marburg radar 64km view shows local showers and storm cells.
How do I use the radar loops?
The live loop shows the last hour of scans. The bom radar Marburg 256 loop gives a longer window for slow-moving systems. For today’s immediate conditions, the marburg radar 128 today loop refreshes each scan. Use the marburg weather radar loop on this page to watch how storms evolve.
Why does the radar sometimes show rain where it’s not raining?
Ground clutter, birds, and insects can cause false echoes, especially on the 64 km zoom. The BOM filters out most clutter, but small signals may still appear as light rain. Check the marburg weather radar live view and compare with nearby stations.
What’s the difference between the 128 km and 512 km loops?
The 512 km loop gives a broad regional picture; the 128 km loop focuses on the Brisbane–Ipswich corridor with higher resolution. For storm chasing, use the 128 km range. The bom radar Marburg 512 loop is better for approaching troughs and fronts.
Is the Marburg radar the same as the Brisbane radar?
Yes, the Marburg radar is also called the Brisbane radar. It is the main Doppler radar for the capital and its surrounds. The same data feeds the Brisbane weather page on Coast Monitor.
Sources
For broader conditions across the country, visit the Australia weather hub. If severe storms are expected, check the latest severe weather warning for your region.