Who operates Tim's Severe Weather Australia?

Tim's Severe Weather Australia is operated by weather enthusiasts passionate about providing accurate, free weather information to all Australians. Our team combines meteorological expertise with modern technology to deliver reliable forecasts.

How accurate are your weather forecasts?

Our forecasts are powered by Open-Meteo's high-resolution weather models and supplemented with Bureau of Meteorology severe weather warnings. Open-Meteo provides globally validated forecast data with typical accuracy rates of 85-95% for short-term predictions (1-3 days).

Is Tim's Severe Weather really free to use?

Yes, 100% free! We don't require subscriptions, registrations, or payments. All weather data, forecasts, warnings, and features are freely accessible to everyone. We're supported by minimal, non-intrusive advertising.

What areas of Australia do you cover?

We provide weather forecasts for over 6,000 locations across Australia, including all capital cities, regional centers, coastal towns, and remote communities. If you can't find your location, try searching for the nearest town.

How often is weather data updated?

Current conditions are updated every 30 minutes. Forecasts are refreshed multiple times daily as new model data becomes available. Severe weather warnings are displayed in real-time as soon as the Bureau of Meteorology issues them.

Can I use this website on my phone?

Absolutely! Our website is fully responsive and optimized for all devices - smartphones, tablets, and desktops. All features work seamlessly on mobile, including interactive maps, radar, and tide charts.

About Tim's Severe Weather

Our Mission

We're dedicated to providing Australians with accurate, timely, and easy-to-understand weather and natural-hazard information. Our platform aggregates real-time data from Open-Meteo, the Bureau of Meteorology, Geoscience Australia and the Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre to deliver reliable forecasts, severe weather warnings, cyclone tracking, lightning, earthquake monitoring and tsunami alerts for every corner of Australia.

Whether you're planning a beach day in Sydney, preparing for cyclone season in Darwin, checking tide times for fishing in Cairns, monitoring fire danger in rural Victoria, or tracking the latest earthquake or tsunami activity around the Australian region, we make it simple to access the information you need to make informed decisions.

Why Choose Tim's Severe Weather

Trusted Data Sources

Our forecasts combine data from Open-Meteo (high-resolution global models) and the Bureau of Meteorology (severe weather warnings), ensuring accuracy and reliability you can trust.

Real-Time Updates

Weather conditions updated every 30 minutes, with instant severe weather warnings when they're issued by the Bureau of Meteorology.

100% Free to Use

No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no paywalls, no registration required. Free weather information for all Australians, forever.

Nationwide Coverage

Weather forecasts for 6,000+ locations across all states and territories—from Darwin to Hobart, Perth to Sydney.

Mobile Optimized

Fully responsive design for all devices—desktop, tablet, and mobile. Check the weather anywhere, anytime, on any device.

Advanced Features

Interactive radar, tide charts, UV index, fire danger ratings, moon phases, cyclone tracking, lightning, earthquake monitoring, tsunami alerts and fishing times.

Start Exploring

Weather Hub

Forecasts, warnings & radar

Cyclone Tracker

Track tropical cyclones

Find Location

6,000+ Australian locations

Learn Weather

Guides & tutorials

What We Offer

7-Day Weather Forecasts

Detailed forecasts for the week ahead including minimum and maximum temperatures, rainfall probability, UV index, wind conditions, and weather descriptions.

Current Observations

Real-time conditions including temperature, feels-like temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, atmospheric pressure, and cloud cover.

Severe Weather Warnings

Real-time alerts for severe thunderstorms, floods, fire weather, cyclones, and hazardous conditions from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Interactive Weather Radar

Live weather radar showing rainfall, wind, temperature, cloud cover, and lightning with multiple overlay options and time controls.

Our Team

Our team consists of weather enthusiasts and technology professionals who share a passion for making accurate weather information accessible to everyone.

We combine meteorological knowledge with modern web technology to create a platform that's both powerful and easy to use.

Meet our contributors

Our Commitment

Accuracy First

We use industry-leading data sources and continuously improve our platform to ensure you receive the most accurate forecasts possible.

Privacy Focused

We respect your privacy, minimize data collection, and never sell your information. Check the weather without being tracked.

Always Improving

We regularly add new features, locations, and improvements based on user feedback and technological advances.

Community Driven

Built for Australians, by Australians. We listen to feedback and prioritize features that matter most to our users.