Improving Australia's radar network
Radars are one part of our observation network, which has more than 11,000 pieces of equipment.
Australia has one of the largest weather radar networks in the world. Our radars collect data for:
- public weather information
- the computer models that help deliver our forecasts and warnings.
Radars have mechanical moving parts that wear out over time and need to be replaced. The lifespan of a well-maintained radar is about 20 years.
We also do regular maintenance to make sure radar scans provide accurate data.
Radar project aims, benefits and process
Schedule and progress
Details of current radar projects.
Boggabilla, New South Wales/Goondiwindi, Queensland
Site selection in progress.
Grafton, New South Wales
Site review in progress.
Video: A new radar for Toowoomba, Queensland
The new Toowoomba weather radar is now live. Those in the Toowoomba region can now make more informed decisions about the weather.
The new radar gives local community, emergency services and industry improved weather information, including real-time rainfall and wind conditions, across larger areas.
The new radar extends coverage west and southwest of Toowoomba including the Northern parts of the Mooney and Border rivers catchment, the upper Condamine river catchment and the mining and resources precinct around Chinchilla.
The new radar will provide real-time weather information for the local community all day, every day, whether you are harvesting the crops, travelling on the Warrego highway or heading to a local event.
You can view images from the new weather radar on the BOM Weather app or at bom.gov.au.
The new radar gives local community, emergency services and industry improved weather information, including real-time rainfall and wind conditions, across larger areas.
The new radar extends coverage west and southwest of Toowoomba including the Northern parts of the Mooney and Border rivers catchment, the upper Condamine river catchment and the mining and resources precinct around Chinchilla.
The new radar will provide real-time weather information for the local community all day, every day, whether you are harvesting the crops, travelling on the Warrego highway or heading to a local event.
You can view images from the new weather radar on the BOM Weather app or at bom.gov.au.