South Australia Radar and Rainfall Map
South Australia BOM radar, rainfall and lightning - animated interactive map
www.weatherzone.com.auI don’t have live browsing access right this moment, but I can summarize the latest typical sources for Adelaide rain radar and how to check them quickly.
What to check for the latest rain radar around Adelaide
- Weatherzone Adelaide radar: The Weatherzone site provides current radar imagery (128km and other ranges) with a “Future Radar” option to see 30 minutes to 2 hours ahead. This is a common go-to for Australian radar imagery. Look for the Adelaide page under radar and select “Observations” or “Future Radar” to see short-term forecasts.
- The Weather Chaser radar pages: Several Adelaide radars (128km, 256km, 512km) are regularly updated every few minutes and include playback controls and historical data. These can give you near real-time rainfall intensity and movement.
- BOM radar coverage: The Australian Bureau of Meteorology radar network provides official radar loops with rainfall intensity for Adelaide and surrounding areas. Their maps often include layers for rainfall rate and reflectivity.
How to access quickly
- Go to a trusted radar page (Weatherzone or BOM) and choose:
- Adelaide, South Australia
- Radar type: Rain/Radar or Rainfall Rate
- Range: 128km (city centre focus) or 256–512km for broader coverage
- Turn on “Future Radar” if you want short-term predictions (30 min to 2 hours)
- If you want mobile updates, use the site’s or app’s notification features for rain alerts in your area.
Illustrative example of what to look for
- Current rainfall intensity map over Adelaide with a legend (e.g., light, moderate, heavy)
- Animated loop showing movement of rain cells
- A short-term forecast panel indicating expected rainfall in the next 30–120 minutes
Would you like me to fetch and compare the latest radar feeds from Weatherzone, BOM, and a couple of independent radar aggregators for Adelaide and summarize which shows the strongest upcoming rainfall? If you confirm, I can compile a concise snapshot with the key time frames and an at-a-glance verdict.