Temporary weather radar to replace damaged Wyndham radar - BoM
A 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.auI don’t have real-time access to news right now, but here’s the latest I can confirm from recent public sources about WIFR Weather radar.
- WIFR Weather is associated with a 250-meter radar offering high-resolution local radar imagery, often branded as part of the First Alert Weather system.[1][4]
- The service is available on multiple platforms (iOS and Android) with features like future radar, high-resolution satellite imagery, frequent current conditions, and hourly/daily forecasts fed by computer models.[2][3][4][1]
- The mobile app emphasizes severe-weather alerts from the National Weather Service and opt-in push notifications to keep users informed during storms.[3][4][1][2]
- Simultaneous updates and platform-specific releases suggest ongoing maintenance and feature improvements, with Android updates noted in early- to mid-2025 and app store listings spanning 2018–2026 for various regional variants.[4][2][3]
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