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Notification of essential maintenance

14/11/2023 - National

Issued: Tuesday 14 November 2023

The Bureau of Meteorology will be conducting essential system maintenance and services will be unavailable during the following times:

11:35 pm AEDT on Wednesday 15 November and 00:35 am AEDT on Thursday 16 November 2023 - between 15 minutes and 1 hour.

11:35 pm AEDT on Wednesday 22 November and 00:05 am AEDT on Thursday 23 November 2023 - between 5 and 30 minutes.

Some Bureau products and... read more...

Brisbane's Upgraded Marburg Radar Now Live

17/11/2023 - QLD

Images from the upgraded Brisbane (Marburg) weather radar in south-east Queensland are now live on the Bureau of Meteorology's website and the BOM Weather app.

The new dual-polarised Doppler radar is a tool for observing rainfall and wind conditions in real time across large areas.

Bureau Chief Customer Officer Dr Peter Stone said the Marburg weather radar will provide better image resolution, better visibility of weather systems and less image interference.

"It will... read more...

Australia's unique weather captured as the Australian Weather Calendar turns 40

08/11/2023 - National

Issued: 8 November 2023

The Bureau of Meteorology’s Australian Weather Calendar is celebrating its 40th edition this year, showcasing 13 stunning images selected from a strong competition of more than 500 entries from professional and amateur photographers.

From lightning strikes to double rainbows, this year’s calendar shines a light on the range of weather events that happen all over Australia, such as space weather phenomenon,... read more...

Melbourne on track for a warm and possibly stormy cup day

06/11/2023 - National

Melbourne can expect a warm and humid Tuesday with the chance of a shower or thunderstorm for Melbourne Cup Day.

Senior Meteorologist Dean Narramore said the Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a 70 per cent chance of rain for Melbourne tomorrow.

"The forecast is for a warm and partly cloudy day with a high chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening, and there is a chance of a thunderstorm," he said.

"Those heading to Flemington Racecourse should... read more...