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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Australia Focus Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Check the BOM Gympie radar to track rain and storms in real time — it’s your most reliable tool for planning outdoor activities around the Wide Bay region, especially when the live forecast above indicates unsettled conditions.
How to read the Gympie radar like a local
The Bureau of Meteorology’s Gympie radar (call sign: IDR713) operates on the 128 km, 256 km and 512 km range settings. For a quick snapshot of incoming showers, use the 256 km loop; the 128 km loop gives finer detail right over Gympie, while the 512 km loop reveals broader weather patterns moving across southern Queensland. Always refer to the live forecast above for the latest temperature and wind data — the radar alone doesn’t show cloud cover or pressure.
What the live forecast above means for you today
Combine the live forecast above with the BOM radar Gympie 256 today loop to see exactly where rain is now and where it’s headed. If the forecast shows afternoon showers, pull up the bom radar gympie 512 loop to watch systems approach from the coast or ranges. For detailed storm tracking, the bom radar gympie 128 loop is your best bet — it refreshes every six minutes.
What exactly does the Gympie radar show me?
It shows areas of rain, hail and storms in real time, colour‑coded by intensity (green for light, red/orange for heavy). It doesn’t show temperature, wind or cloud cover — pair it with the live forecast above for a complete picture of gympie weather.
Is the radar loop or the single‑image snapshot better?
The loop (animated frames) is far better for seeing movement and trends — use the bom radar gympie 512 loop for broad patterns or the 128 loop for local detail. The snapshot only tells you where rain is right now.
Can I rely on the radar for severe weather warnings?
Yes, the BOM issues official warnings based on radar data and other observations — always check our severe weather warning page if you see red or magenta cells on the loop near Gympie.
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