RainRadarAU 2.3.12

While navigating the diverse landscapes of Australia, the unpredictable weather can often leave travelers wondering about impending rain. RainRadarAU, previously known as BOMRadar, serves as a valuable tool for weather-conscious adventurers. By providing real-time radar images sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology, this application offers detailed insights into both the direction and intensity of rainfall in user-selected areas. This allows users to assess how soon rain might arrive and identify potential breaks in the weather.

Note: This application exclusively displays rain radar information for Australia.

Key Features:

• Selectable radar distances of 64km, 128km, 256km, or 512km, allowing users to view both local and broader weather patterns.
• Wind Doppler radar on selected radars provides information on wind speed and direction.
• Current weather observations include temperature, wind speed/direction, and rainfall data since 9 AM across various locations.
• A comprehensive national radar and satellite map enhances situational awareness.
• Panning and pinch-to-zoom functionality for detailed examination of radar maps.
• Double tap for zooming in; a two-finger double tap for zooming out.
• Customizable layers for each radar, including observations, topography, roads, and railways.
• Your current GPS location is marked on the map for easy reference.
• A feature to find radars closest to your location via GPS.
• An image cache to store frequently used backgrounds for quicker access.
• The ability to mark favorite radars for immediate navigation between locations or set preferred radars to load at startup.
• An “On Launch” option that enables quick access to the closest radar, top favorites, or the national radar upon opening the app.
• Automatic updates of radar information ensure users receive the latest data.
• High-quality retina icons and legends contribute to a polished user interface.
• Efficient downloading and updating of images enhances user experience.