Rain Buddy

Rain Buddy brings back the classic Bureau of Meteorology radar experience. If recent BOM website updates made it harder to check the weather, this app gives you the interface you used to rely on. KEY FEATURES Classic BOM radar – the familiar imagery you’ve used for years Near real-time updates every 10 minutes Interactive map to zoom and pan Your location shown on the radar Quick access to every Australian radar site No ads WHY RAIN BUDDY? The Bureau of Meteorology updated its website with a new interface that many find harder to use. I built Rain Buddy to restore the familiar radar experience. It uses the same Bureau of Meteorology data, updated every 10 minutes, just with an interface that’s fast and straightforward. PERFECT FOR Planning outdoor activities Tracking incoming rain Farmers monitoring conditions Photographers finding clear skies Anyone who needs reliable weather radar The app requests location only to show your position on the map. All data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology and is updated every 10 minutes. Available for all Australian radar sites.