Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is Australia’s national weather, climate, and water agency. It provides forecasting, warning, and observational services to support safety, economic activity, and environmental management across the continent.
Key Responsibilities
- Weather Forecasting: Issuing short-to-medium range forecasts and severe weather warnings.
- Climate Monitoring: Tracking long-term climate trends and variability, including ENSO, IOD, and SAM.
- Water Management: Providing long-range climate outlooks to inform water resource planning and agricultural decisions.
- Observation Network: Operating a vast network of radar, satellite, and ground-based stations.
Recent Outlooks & Publications
October-December 2026 Climate and Water Outlook
The Bureau released its long-range forecast for the October to December 2026 period, highlighting varied weather conditions with a notable trend toward warmer temperatures. Climatologist Caitlin Minney presented the outlook, emphasizing significant regional differences in expected rainfall and temperature anomalies.
- Source: Australia’s Long-Range Climate and Water Outlook: October-December 2026
- Key Presenter: Caitlin Minney
- Date Issued: 1 October 2026
- Video Reference: Australia’s Long-Range Climate and Water Outlook: October-December 2026
Related Entities
- El Niño–Southern Oscillation
- Indian Ocean Dipole
- Southern Annular Mode
- Australian Water Availability Project