Bureau of Meteorology

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. It provides forecasts, warnings, observations and related services to inform the Australian public and support various industries. The BoM is currently newsworthy due to widespread extreme weather events across Australia. Recent articles highlight the BoM's warnings and forecasts related to a severe heatwave affecting much of the country, particularly South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. These warnings include predictions of record-breaking temperatures, high to extreme fire danger, and potential bushfires. Simultaneously, the BoM is monitoring and issuing warnings for heavy rainfall and potential flooding in Queensland following ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji. The BoM's role in providing timely and accurate information is crucial for public safety, emergency response efforts, and informing decisions related to managing the impacts of these extreme weather conditions.