Australian weather

Weather in Australia can affect travel and it’s important to check weather warnings before you travel.

Weather warnings

Australia can have extreme weather, such as floods, bushfires and cyclones. Be aware of weather warnings when you’re travelling.

Before you travel, you can check for weather warnings by:

  • listening to the local radio station
  • watching or reading the news
  • checking the Bureau of Meteorology website.

Check the emergency website in your state or territory

You can also check for weather warnings on state or territory emergency websites. These links will take you away from myGov.

State or territory Resource
ACT ACT Emergency Services Agency

NSW

NSW Rural Fire Service

NSW State Emergency Service

NT

SecureNT

NT Emergency Service

Qld

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

Get Ready Queensland

SA

South Australian Country Fire Service

South Australian State Emergency Service

Tas

Tasmania Fire Service

Tasmanian State Emergency Service

Vic

Victorian Country Fire Authority

Victoria State Emergency Service

WA

Emergency WA

WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services


Page last updated: 18 November 2024