Community Impacts
OUR SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS |
alert Australians to protect themselves and their property from tropical cyclones, thunderstorms and damaging winds; warn communities to prepare for and respond to the effects of flooding, including making timely evacuations; and support the emergency services in carrying out effective emergency and disaster preparation, response and recovery. |
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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. |
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https://www.transparency.gov.au/annual-reports/bureau-meteorology/reporting-year/2018-2019-7