Weather forecasting and predictions

Rainfall predictions

The Science Delivery Division of the Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts (DSITIA) produces a monthly climate statement which interprets seasonal climate outlook information for Queensland. The monthly climate statement is based on DSITIA's own information and also draws on information from national and international climate agencies.

DSITIA is able to predict rainfall probabilities based on the current state of the ocean and atmosphere and its similarity with previous years. These predictions are used by farmers when determining when to plant their crops.

The Long Paddock website supplies climate and forecasting information for rural Australia, as well as information on rainfall predictions and pasture growth.

Weather forecasting

The Bureau of Meteorology website provides access to weather forecasts, severe weather warnings, observations, flood information, marine and high seas forecasts and climate information. Products include weather charts, satellite photos, radar pictures and climate maps. The Bureau also has responsibility for compiling and providing comprehensive water information across Australia.