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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Southern Monitor Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Check the live radar above to see rain and storms moving across Melbourne and Victoria within a 128 km range. The 128 km radar from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) gives you a clear, medium-range view of approaching weather – useful for planning the next hour or two.
What does the 128 km Melbourne radar show?
It covers a circle roughly 128 kilometres in radius from the radar site – typically the BOM radar at Laverton or Broadmeadows. This is a good all-round view: close enough to see suburban showers, but wide enough to spot weather moving in from Geelong, the Dandenongs or the bay. You can switch to the 64 km radar for a tighter zoom, or the 256 km radar to see broader systems across the state. The 512 km radar melbourne today map shows the whole state, but the 128 km setting gives the best balance for local use.
How to use the 128 km radar for your day
Watch the animation loop – three to six frames usually – to see which way the rain is tracking. If you see a patch moving east-northeast at 30–40 km/h, that’s typical for Melbourne. The bom radar 128 km victoria today melbourne updates every 6 minutes. Browse the Australia weather hub for state-wide outlooks and Melbourne Weather for detailed forecasts.
Is the 128 km radar more accurate than the 64 km radar?
The 64 km radar shows finer detail (smaller pixels) but covers less area. The 128 km radar gives a wider view with slightly coarser resolution – better for tracking larger systems and deciding if rain will reach your suburb.
Can I see the 512 km radar melbourne today here?
The live radar above is set to 128 km. For the 512 km radar view, switch to the BOM’s state composite. It shows weather across Victoria, but with much less detail over your immediate area.
Why does the radar sometimes show false echoes?
Birds, insects or buildings can cause weak returns. The BOM filters most of these. If you see a small stationary blob, it’s likely ground clutter – ignore it and focus on moving patches.