New Bureau of Meteorology radar caused confusion after storms
Meteorologist and 7NEWS weather presenter Tony Auden said some of the changes ‘could almost be dangerous’.
7news.com.auHere are the latest updates I can gather now:
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The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has periodically refreshed its radar infrastructure and interface, with ongoing discussions about radar coverage gaps and software updates affecting color schemes and usability. For example, reports in 2024 highlighted the Toowoomba radar adding coverage to western/south-western regions, improving rainfall observations and flood forecasting. BoM also announced in 2026 that a temporary radar would be deployed in Wyndham after a fire destroyed the existing site, with images expected again by October 2026 and a plan to operate for up to three years while a new radar is procured.[1][2]
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There has been notable public feedback regarding BoM’s radar visuals and website redesign, leading to reversals of certain changes (including the color scheme) in late 2025 and late 2025 coverage of the controversy, with media noting the revert after community complaints.[3][5][7]
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In early 2026, articles suggest continued attention to user traffic between old and new BoM sites, including substantial use of the older site by users even after new site launches, pointing to ongoing usability and transition considerations.[10]
If you want, I can pull the most relevant articles from these sources or summarize the latest BoM statements and regional radar upgrades in Brazil’s suitable context (São Paulo) or provide a short, country-wide snapshot of BoM radar status. Also, I can search for more recent BoM updates or provide a quick visual chart of radar coverage changes over time.
Would you like me to fetch the most recent BoM press releases or news items focused on radar upgrades and usability?