I don’t currently have live access to radar data, but I can point you to reliable sources for Melbourne rainfall radar and summarize what to expect.
Where to check latest rain radar for Melbourne
- Bureau of Meteorology (Australia): National radar pages with real-time precipitation and rainfall estimates for Melbourne and surrounding areas.
- Weather apps with radar overlays (e.g., AccuWeather, Weatherzone, Windy): They typically show current radar mosaics and storm movement.
- Local news outlets’ weather sections often feature updated radar loops during events.
What to look for in a radar update
- Current reflectivity map: shows where rain is currently falling, with color intensity indicating rainfall rate.
- Movement arrows or animation: helps you see how rain is advancing and where it’s headed.
- Grid or town-level zoom: useful for tracking showers around Melbourne city, suburbs, and the Mornington Peninsula.
- Radar timestamps: ensure you’re viewing the most recent update (often every 5–10 minutes).
Tips for interpreting radar
- Light green to yellow areas indicate light to moderate rain; red/purple tones indicate heavier rainfall.
- Progressive movement to the southeast or southwest can signal incoming showers or storms from nearby fronts.
- Radar doesn’t capture rain at the ground level perfectly during heavy convection or near radar gaps; use it in combination with forecast notes.
Would you like me to fetch and summarize the latest radar update from a specific source (e.g., Bureau of Meteorology or a particular weather site) for Melbourne? If you name a preferred source, I can tailor the guidance and provide a concise status with any notable rain expected in the next few hours.