Warmer days and nights are likely according to the Bureau of Meteorology's long-range forecast. It shows most of Australia has at least an 80% chance of above average temperatures this autumn. This follows a summer that is on track to be Australia's third-warmest on record nationally. In autumn, there is a 60% to 75% chance of below median ..read more

The Bureau of Meteorology (the Bureau) has signed an agreement with the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) on collaboration, data and knowledge sharing and capability exchange programs. A five-year strategic relationship agreement was signed this week by the Bureau's CEO and Director, Dr Andrew Johnson, and the Centre's Director-General, Dr Florence Rabier. The Bureau has been invited to work with ECMWF as part of ..read more

The Bureau of Meteorology has released its official record of Australia's climate, water and significant climate and weather events for 2023. The Annual Climate Statement for 2023 includes a full analysis and description of last year's temperature, rainfall, hydrology statistics, sea ice, oceans, greenhouse gases and significant weather events. The report confirms 2023 was warmer than average for Australia overall, while it was a year of contrast between the ..read more

Issued Saturday 30 December 2023 The thoughts of everybody at the Bureau of Meteorology are with all those individuals, families, businesses and communities impacted by recent severe weather right across Australia. The Bureau welcomes the initiative of the Minister for Emergency Management, Senator the Hon. Murray Watt to bring together all participants in the Australian Warning System to discuss enhancements in the communication of warnings to the ..read more

With further severe weather forecast for parts of eastern Australia for the final weekend of 2023, the Bureau of Meteorology is urging the community to refer to the BOM weather app and website for the latest forecasts and warnings. Severe thunderstorms have temporarily eased across eastern Australia but are expected to redevelop about eastern Queensland and northeast New South Wales from Saturday, continuing into the New Year. Conditions have now generally ..read more

The Bureau of Meteorology is at the ready to provide important weather and safety information for the 2023 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, with meteorologists keeping watch on a weather system that may bring adverse marine conditions to western parts of the Tasman Sea between Christmas and New Year. Senior meteorologist Gabrielle Woodhouse from the Bureau’s New South Wales Hazard Preparedness and Response team has been providing a series of marine safety and weather briefings to ..read more

Issued: Monday, 18 December 2023. A stormy Christmas Day is possible for much of eastern Australia, but some fine weather is forecast across other states and territories. With Christmas still a week away, the forecast is subject to change, however Australia can start preparing for the festive season with the likely weather in mind. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are likely for much of central and northern Queensland. Southeast ..read more

Mackay Radar Now Live Communities around the Mackay region of Queensland will benefit from more reliable and up-to-date weather information thanks to the completion of a significant radar upgrade. Radar images are now live on the Bureau of Meteorology's website and the BOM Weather app. Work to reinstate Mackay radar has been fast tracked due to current weather in the region. The Mackay radar is still undergoing standard testing and data quality ..read more

Issued 7pm AEST Sunday 10 December 2023 A Tropical Cyclone Watch has been issued for areas between Cape Melville to Townsville, including Cairns and Cooktown ..read more

Issued: Thursday 7 December 2023 Heatwave conditions continue across much of inland New South Wales, extending into coastal areas in the coming days. A warning for severe intensity heatwave conditions is current for much of inland New South Wales, while extreme heatwave conditions are current for the Central West Slopes & Plains Districts. Maximum temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-40s (10 °C to 15°C above average) through large parts ..read more