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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Southern Pulse Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
The best live view of weather radar Qld is the Bureau of Meteorology’s 256 km Brisbane (Stapylton) radar loop, which covers the southeast corner from the Gold Coast up to the Sunshine Coast and west to the ranges. For a broader picture, the composite south Queensland weather radar live feed tracks storms moving inland from the coast and across the Darling Downs.
Which radar covers southeast Queensland?
The Stapylton radar (near Brisbane) is your main tool for the capital, Ipswich, the Gold Coast and the northern rivers. Running a bom radar brisbane 256 loop shows you the last hour of rain movement in 10-minute slices. For the wider region, the bom brisbane radar 128 km range gives a tighter view of local storms, while the 512 km composite shows systems approaching from the Coral Sea or New South Wales. The live radar above updates every six minutes and is the most reliable source for weather radar qld tomorrow planning.
How does radar track Queensland cyclones?
When a tropical low or cyclone threatens the coast, the weather radar qld cyclone mode on the Bureau’s site uses Doppler to estimate wind speed and rain intensity. The Stapylton and Mount Isa radars are key for monitoring cyclonic bands as they move south or west. Pair the radar with the bom radar australia live national mosaic to see whether a system is intensifying over warm Coral Sea waters before it makes landfall. This is vital for storm surge and flood warnings from Cooktown down to Bundaberg.
What is the difference between the 128 km and 256 km radar loops?
The 128 km loop focuses on a tighter area around Brisbane, showing finer detail on local showers and storms. The 256 km loop includes the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and inland to Toowoomba, giving broader context for moving weather systems.
Can I see satellite images alongside the Qld radar?
Yes. The live radar above works well with the weather radar qld live satellite overlay available from the Bureau of Meteorology, which shows cloud cover and helps you distinguish rain-bearing clouds from high cirrus that doesn’t produce falls.
How accurate is the BOM radar for tomorrow’s forecast?
Radar shows current rain, not future rain. For weather radar qld tomorrow, use the 7-day forecast on our Australia weather hub or the Bureau’s model guidance. Radar trends help you see if a system is approaching, but they aren’t a substitute for a formal forecast.