Australia 4-day UV forecast
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.
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Now Temperature
At Darwin Ap
06:50 CST
27°C
34°C
Mostly sunny
Weather News
NSW weather: Storm hits Hunter and Central Coast, BOM predicts heavy rainfall and winds
00:06 EDT
Severe thunderstorms that ravaged the Hunter region and the Central Coast of New South Wales are over, the Bureau of Meteorology says, but Ausgrid and SES volunteers are still working to repair the damage.
Sydney storms: 12,000 insurance claims lodged from hailstorm, $31 million in damages
17:19 EDT
More than 12,000 insurance claims have already been lodged with damages at an estimated $31 million following the .
Tropical Low lashes Gulf of Carpentaria
12:10 EDT
Southern parts of the Gulf of Carpentaria have been lashed with heavy rain and gusty winds as a tropical low makes its presence felt.