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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Weather News
Morning storms threatening Darwin
10:29 EDT
A line of showers and thunderstorms moving over the Northern Territory's Top End may reach Darwin later this morning.
Powerful low pressure system buffeting southeastern Australia
09:12 EDT
Damaging winds are lashing parts of southeastern Australia today, fanning bushfires and felling trees.
Dust storm hits Sydney, NSW Government issues air quality warning
00:23 EDT
A dust storm that has swept across drought-stricken parts of New South Wales has shrouded Sydney's landmarks and sparked an air quality warning from the State Government.