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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.
For the latest on tropical activity affecting Australia, the live forecast above shows the current position and projected path of the nearest system; no typhoon-strength cyclone is currently threatening the mainland coast, but the Bureau of Meteorology is monitoring a tropical low in the Coral Sea.
Is a typhoon heading towards Australia right now?
The live forecast above indicates that the system of interest remains a tropical low, with the severe weather warning zone currently limited to the far northern Coral Sea islands. A tropical cyclone 7 day forecast from the Bureau suggests this low has a moderate chance of developing into a category one cyclone by mid-week, though its track keeps it well east of the Queensland coast. No cyclone warning today has been issued for any mainland community.
How to track a potential cyclone in real time
The most reliable tool is the live cyclone tracker map australia hosted by the Bureau of Meteorology, which updates every hour with satellite imagery and radar. For the bom cyclone 7 day forecast, check the Bureau’s tropical cyclone outlook page, which includes a tropical cyclone forecast track map showing the probability cone and potential intensity over the coming week. Residents from Cairns to Brisbane should remain alert during the November-to-April wet season.
What is the difference between a typhoon and a tropical cyclone?
In Australian waters, we use “tropical cyclone” for any rotating storm system with sustained winds above 63 km/h. The term “typhoon” is reserved for similar storms that form in the north-west Pacific, near Asia. The Bureau of Meteorology only issues cyclone warnings for Australian regions.
How often does a cyclone make landfall in Queensland?
On average, one to two tropical cyclones cross the Queensland coast each season, usually between January and March. The last significant landfall was Cyclone Jasper in December 2023, which brought heavy rain and flooding to Far North Queensland.
Where can I see the official cyclone track map?
The Bureau of Meteorology publishes the tropical cyclone forecast track map on its website and app. You can also use the live cyclone tracker map australia on the Bureau’s site for real-time position updates and intensity forecasts.
Sources
For broader conditions across the country, visit the Australia weather hub or check Brisbane Weather and Sydney Weather for local forecasts.