Rain radar and weather maps | The Bureau of Meteorology
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www.bom.gov.auI don’t have live radar data access in this moment, but I can point you to reliable sources for the latest Melbourne 256 km radar updates.
- Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) - Melbourne radar loops (256 km): BoM provides national rain radar imagery and loop animations, including Melbourne-area coverage. This is the official source for current radar observations and warnings.[6][8]
- The Weather Chaser (Melbourne 256 km radar): Offers live 256 km Melbourne radar with updated 5-minute refresh and playback controls. Useful for quick checks and historical views.[1]
- Seabreeze Melbourne rain radar (256 km): Provides regional Melbourne radar coverage and explanatory notes about site location and coverage quality.[3]
Notes and tips
- If you need precise current rainfall rates, check BoM’s 256 km Melbourne loop and then cross-check with an alternative like Weatherzone or Elders Weather for presentation format or overlay options.[5][10][6]
- Radar data refresh cadence is typically every 5 minutes, but occasional delays can occur during maintenance or data transfer issues.[7]
- For planning around storms, also monitor warnings and outlooks published by BoM for the Melbourne area.[8]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest timestamps and summarize current radar activity from these sources and provide a quick 1-page snapshot.