Bureau of Meteorology APP and Website
Overview
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is Australia’s official source of weather forecasts, warnings, radar and climate information. Emergency services, councils and disaster managers rely on BoM data to monitor conditions and make informed decisions. Using the BoM website and mobile app helps individuals and communities stay informed and safer during severe weather and disaster events.
Why Use the BoM Website and App?
The BoM provides trusted, ad‑free and frequently updated weather information including severe weather and flood warnings, live rain radar, hourly and 7‑day forecasts, fire danger ratings, heatwave information, marine and coastal forecasts. Checking BoM regularly helps people prepare early and respond quickly when conditions change.
The BoM Weather App
The BoM Weather App is a free, official Australian Government app available on Apple (iOS) and Android devices. It provides current weather conditions, hourly and 7‑day forecasts, rain radar, active warnings by location, and notification alerts for up to three saved locations. Widgets and offline viewing help users stay informed even when connectivity is limited.
The BoM Website
The BoM website (www.bom.gov.au) provides detailed national, state and local weather information including warnings, flood and river conditions, interactive radar and satellite images, forecast maps, marine forecasts and long‑range climate outlooks.
How to Install the BoM Weather App – Apple Devices
1. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Search for ‘BoM Weather’.
3. Select ‘BOM Weather – Bureau of Meteorology’.
4. Tap ‘Get’ and install the app.
5. Open the app once installation is complete.
How to Install the BoM Weather App – Android Devices
1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Search for ‘BoM Weather’.
3. Select ‘BoM Weather – Australian Bureau of Meteorology’.
4. Tap ‘Install’.
5. Open the app once installation is complete.
Using the BoM Weather App
Set your location by allowing location services or manually searching for your town or suburb. Save up to three favourite locations. Turn on warning notifications through the app menu and ensure notifications are enabled in your phone settings. Use the rain radar to monitor approaching rainfall and review hourly and 7‑day forecasts regularly to plan ahead.
Staying Safe
The BoM app and website help predict weather conditions, but always follow emergency service directions during floods, storms and other disasters. Combine BoM information with council updates and official emergency warnings.
Emergency Reminder
- Life threatening emergencies: Call 000
- SES assistance for flood or storm damage: Call 132 500