Katherine 256km Radar/Lightning
- NT radars
- Alice Springs
- Darwin
- Darwin Airport
- Gove
- Katherine
- Warruwi
- nearby radars
- Darwin
- Darwin Airport
- Warruwi


About Weatherzone Radar
Distance and latitude/longitude coordinates are displayed when you mouse over the map. The
origin for distance measuring is indicated by a red dot and defaults to either your location, if specified and in range, or the location
of the radar/the centre of the map. The origin may be changed by clicking elsewhere on the map.
The colours and symbols used on the radar and satellite maps are described on our legend page. View legend »
Radar Details
Northern Territory
LocationRAAF Base Tindal Radar TypeWSR 81C-8 C Band Typical Availability24 hours
The Tindal radar is located on a small hill and offers a good view in all directions and no permanent echos are evident. The appearance of "false echoes" or Anomalous Propagation (AP) is generally limited to occasions where there are significant temperature inversions (in normally stable conditions) in the lower atmosphere. AP can fluctuate rapidly from one image to the next as the inversion is forming or dissipating, however, it has a quite static appearance and can normally be distinguished from "real" echoes which exhibit some movement and a definite life cycle of development and decay. RAAF aircraft operating in the area, particularly to the west and southwest, can drop "chaff" which will give a weak radar return. Such echoes normally dissipate quickly, seldom lasting longer than 15 to 20 minutes. The radar can suffer some attenuation loss during heavy precipitation events. In these instances, the leading echoes are normally displayed at "true" intensity, while trailing echoes may be displayed at a lower intensity due to some loss in signal strength. It is rare to observe echoes at a range greater than 300 km. The display of echoes at 300 km is indicative of the upper structure of a storm exceeding 12 km in height, however, echoes from storms at that distance may not display accurate intensities since the radar beam is generally directed above the most intensive part of the storm.


Weather News
Cyclone Oma weakens but impacts still expected along Queensland coast
16:47 EDT
People are being warned not to risk their lives by going to southern Queensland beaches this weekend with Tropical Cyclone Oma whipping up wild wind and surf.
Townsville man charged after flood-ravaged homes in Idalia stripped of $80,000 in goods
16:41 EDT
Police have charged a man with stealing up to $80,000 worth of goods from homes affected by the north Queensland floods.
Farmers 'insulted' and feel ignored by Victorian Government's latest drought assistance
15:33 EDT
Farmers are disappointed and say Victoria's Agriculture Minister is "naive" and "out of touch" as she announced additional drought relief for the state's farmers which excludes municipal rate relief.