The Bureau of Meteorology has released an enhanced radar mapping experience for the Australian community with our latest BOM Weather app update. The app now shows 90 minutes of past weather, as well as the next 90 minutes of forecast rain, visible on the radar map. Access the latest weather at your fingertips. Download or update your existing app now: http://ow.ly/GeMD50Antby | Bureau of Meteorology

Images from the new weather radar in Taroom are now live on the Bureau’s website and BOM Weather app. Communities in Central Queensland can better track severe weather with: • An ability to track wind strength and location • Better rainfall awareness with improved image quality • Improved severe storm predictions for systems such as tornadoes, cyclones and intense rainfall • Enhanced information for emergency services and partners during severe weather See the Taroom radar available here: http:/

The latest radar loop shows the development of two weather systems affecting Australia since Tuesday 11:00am AEST. A vigorous cold front is pushing through south-west Western Australia, bringing showers, gusty winds, and thunderstorms. The potential for locally heavy falls with thunderstorms continues for parts of the west coast this morning. Meanwhile in the east, rain is steadily building through parts of northern and eastern New South Wales and south-east Queensland. Generally, daily rainfall