OUR FIRE WEATHER WARNINGS

  alert the community to weather conditions conducive to the spread of dangerous bushfires;

  help State and Territory fire agencies in predicting fire conditions and making decisions about total fire ban days; and

  allow emergency services to pre-position personnel and

equipment to minimise fire damage.

OUR MARINE AND OCEAN SERVICES

  support safety at sea and inform search and rescue operations;

  support business operations in offshore resources, fishing and aquaculture industries; and

  help fishers, boaters and water sports enthusiasts to stay safe and plan their trips on the water.

OUR AVIATION AND DEFENCE FORECASTS AND WARNINGS

  facilitate safe and efficient aviation sector operations;

  inform flight planning and fuel load decisions;

  provide alerts on hazardous weather and atmospheric conditions such as volcanic ash; and

  support Australia’s defence operations in Australia and overseas by delivering specialised forecasting and advisory services.

OUR UV FORECASTS AND HEATWAVE WARNINGS

  help Australians avoid dangerous UV exposure, to protect against skin cancer;

  help protect vulnerable Australians against heat exhaustion and heatstroke; and

  alert health authorities to periods of heightened demand,

to allow for preparation of contingency arrangements.

OUR CLIMATE MAPS AND INFORMATION

  help Australians understand the nation’s climate patterns, trends and variations and climate-related risks;

  report on rainfall deficiencies and support drought assistance programs;

  support insurance claims processes; and

  support the development of climate-appropriate infrastructure.

OUR WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SERVICES

  underpin water planning, water use and efficiency and water allocations;

  guide investment in and maintenance of water infrastructure, and aid decision-making in water supply and irrigation activities; and

  support the management of ecosystems.

OUR SEASONAL CLIMATE OUTLOOKS

  help farmers make decisions about crop planting, fertilizer application, stock management, fodder and water restocking strategies;

  allow emergency managers to prepare the community ahead of the tropical cyclone season; and

  help retailers and tourist operators to tailor their activities to seasonal variations.

OUR EXTREME TEMPERATURE, SUNLIGHT AND WIND FORECASTS

  allows energy market operators to forecast power demand, particularly during heatwave conditions;

  support the renewable energy sector by informing site selection, production potential and energy output estimates from solar,

wind and hydropower installations; and

  support activities in the construction and transport industries.

OUR EVERYDAY WEATHER FORECASTS

  help Australians to plan their sporting and outdoor activities;

  help individuals and families to organise their daily commutes; and

  help event managers to make appropriate plans and prepare contingencies when required.