Here’s what I can share right now about the latest news on old BOM radar.
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has been in the spotlight over radar-related issues tied to site upgrades and radar reliability. Multiple outlets in late 2024–2025 reported criticism of a major website and map/radar viewer redesign, with outages or usability concerns during severe weather events. This scrutiny included public backlash and calls for improved reliability and consultation with emergency services.
BoM has taken steps in response to concerns, including reverting some visual changes to the radar/map interface and prioritizing user accessibility after outages during significant storm periods. This included efforts to restore the previously familiar radar color schemes and map presentations in some regions.
There have been ongoing operational updates and contingency planning for radar services. For example, reports in 2026 mention temporary radar solutions or replacements in specific locations while new equipment is procured and installed, with expected return of radar imagery by certain target dates. This indicates BoM's shift toward resilience and backup arrangements during equipment transitions.
Public and media coverage has continued to contrast the ideal of uninterrupted radar data with the practical challenges of maintaining, upgrading, and funding radar infrastructure, particularly when large-scale website overhauls coincide with severe weather events. The framing often highlights the tension between modernization efforts and the urgent need for reliable warnings.
If you’d like, I can pull more current, location-specific updates (e.g., for Southern California or Los Angeles-area weather radar access) and summarize them with citations. I can also surface any BoM statements or emergency services advisories pertinent to radar reliability in your area.
The Bureau of Meteorology has announced it will revert to its previous colour scheme on its rain radar and weather map following a wave of complaints about its new $4.1 million website.
www.abc.net.auThe bureau says it has listened to feedback following widespread fury at the agency’s multimillion-dollar site upgrade.
ground.newsMeteorologist and 7NEWS weather presenter Tony Auden said some of the changes ‘could almost be dangerous’.
7news.com.auDiscover some of the latest map features on our new website
www.bom.gov.auA temporary weather radar will be installed at the existing site, with radar images expected to return for the community in October 2026
www.bom.gov.auThe Bureau of Meteorology’s costly website redesign, intended to modernize weather updates, has sparked intense public backlash just as severe storms hit Australia, raising questions over value and readiness.
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