Sydney Weather Radar: Local Guide to Reading Storms

What radar should confirm

For Sydney, radar is most useful when it explains whether precipitation is moving toward the places you actually use: home, work, school, travel routes, or outdoor plans.

Local hazards to compare

• Summer southerly busters that drop temperatures sharply in minutes
• Severe thunderstorms with large hail in spring and summer
• East coast lows bringing flooding rain and damaging surf
• Bushfire smoke and extreme heat during hot, dry spells

When to watch more closely

Spring and summer need attention for severe thunderstorms, heat, and bushfire weather. Autumn and winter are especially important for east coast lows, coastal flooding, and dangerous surf, although these lows can occur year-round.