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
20:50 CST
21°C
34°C
Fog then sunny
Weather News
Police praise Tasmanian pair rescued after emergency satellite message
16:59 EST
A mother and son stranded by rain and snow near Lake McKenzie in Tasmania's north have been rescued after calling for help by satellite messages.
Climate change increasing the intensity and impact of extreme weather, BOM tells emergency managers
16:45 EST
Cyclones are expected to be less likely in the future due to climate change, though the intensity and impact of extreme weather will be greater, according to a senior climatologist with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
Snowiest week of the year cranking up
14:12 EST
The snowiest week of the year has begun with 70-110cm of fresh snow due to fall across the main resorts, taking the natural snow depth to not only a season high but the highest in several years.
