New Bureau of Meteorology radar caused confusion after storms rip ...
Meteorologist and 7NEWS weather presenter Tony Auden said some of the changes ‘could almost be dangerous’.
7news.com.auI don’t have live access to the latest news right now, but I can summarize recent patterns around BOM radar issues based on recent coverage up to 2025 and typical developments to expect in 2026.
Direct answer
- The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) radar and related map/radar viewer updates have been a point of public debate in 2024–2025, with reports of usability problems and some outages during severe weather events, and subsequent moves to revert or adjust visual designs in response to feedback. For the most current single-item update, I’d need to fetch the latest BoM statements or major news outlets.
Background and context
- BoM ran a major website and visualization upgrade in 2024–2025 that included changes to radar imagery and map presentation. News coverage highlighted criticisms over usability, reliability during storms, and higher costs than anticipated, prompting apologies and some reversals of design choices. This aligns with typical public-safety infrastructure projects where user feedback drives adjustments after launch. Specifically, outlets reported outages or slower radar updates during notable storm events and government or BoM officials calling for improvements or more consultation with emergency services.[1][5][9]