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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Southern Focus Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
The live radar above shows rain and storms moving across Australia in near-real time, helping you track what is heading your way within the next hour or two.
How do I read the weather radar?
Colours on the radar indicate rainfall intensity, from light blue (drizzle) through to red and purple (heavy downpours or hail). The map updates every 6–10 minutes and covers major cities including weather radar melbourne, weather radar sydney, weather radar brisbane, weather radar adelaide, weather radar gold coast, and weather radar noosa.
- Lighter colours (blue/green) = light to moderate rain
- Yellow/orange = heavy rain, possible thunderstorms
- Red/purple = very heavy rain, hail, or intense storm cells
- Grey areas = no data (radar beam blocked or out of range)
- Look for the time stamp to see how recent the scan is
Which radar site should I use?
For the most accurate view, select the radar closest to your location. The Bureau of Meteorology operates radars nationwide, and you can access weather radar bom data directly through the live feed above. Weather radar brisbane bom, for example, covers southeast Queensland including the Gold Coast and Noosa.
Why does the radar sometimes show no rain when it is raining at my house?
The radar beam scans several kilometres above the ground. Light drizzle or shallow showers may pass below the beam, or localised rain might be missed between scans.
Can the radar predict storms hours in advance?
No, radar is best for the next 0–2 hours. For longer-range forecasts, combine radar with satellite images and BOM model data available on our weather forecast page.
Is the radar data the same as what BOM publishes?
Yes, the live radar above uses official Bureau of Meteorology feeds, the same data you see on weather radar bom pages and BOM Weather Australia.