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Sun Protecting Tips

Protect yourself in five ways from skin cancer

  • Apply SPF30+ broad spectrum water resistant sun-screen liberally to clean, dry skin, atleast 15 minutes before being exposed to the sun, and reapply at least every two hours when outdoors.
  • Put on a broad-brimmed hat that shades your face, neck and ears.
  • Wear sun protective clothing that covers as much of your body as possible.
  • Seek shade
  • Wear wrap-around sunglasses

Avoid going outdoors unprotected between 10am - 3pm when ultraviolet radiation is the strongest.

Your Travel UV Index

Now Temperature

At Darwin Ap

08:30 CST

This morning

26°C

Today

33°C

Possible thunderstorm

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Weather News

Melbourne storm: 'Thunderstorm asthma' cases spike as gusty winds spread pollen

09:26 EDT

Hospitals in Melbourne have been swamped with patients after gusty winds combined with extreme pollen levels to cause a spike in asthma and respiratory cases.

Melbourne weather: Storm causes damage in city's west, following sweltering temperatures

22:42 EDT

A number of buildings in Melbourne's west have been damaged by a severe thunderstorm that swept through the city after the state's hottest day since March.

Storms erupt across Australia

17:05 EDT

Thunderstorms were occurring over six states and territories this afternoon.