The Bureau of Meteorology has redesigned its website for smartphone users, making it quicker and easier for people to access Australia’s official weather forecasts using their mobile device.
“The Bureau is releasing a preview of the mobile website today for public testing and feedback, before formally releasing the site,” said Senator Simon Birmingham, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment.
Mr Birmingham explained that the new mobile-friendly weather website will provide smartphone users with quicker and easier access to current weather information, weather forecasts, warnings and rain radars, helping people make informed decisions and plan their day on the go. Mr Birmingham added that this the only mobile weather service that provides pinpointed weather forecasts using a six kilometre grid, providing users with the most accurate and localised information as they move around.
“The mobile weather website is the Bureau’s first mobile product offering for smartphone users. The Bureau is currently developing weather apps for Microsoft Windows and Apple iOS platforms, which are scheduled to be released later this year.” Mr Birmingham said.
Mr Birmingham pointed out that the testing phase of the Bureau’s mobile weather website, smartphone users will need to use m.bom.gov.au and bookmark it, or save it to their home screen for instant access.