Rainbow 256km Radar/Lightning
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- Rainbow
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- Mildura
- Mt Gambier
- Tullamarine
- Melbourne
- Broadmeadows


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Radar Details
Victoria
LocationRainbow, VIC Radar TypeMeteor 735C, dual polarisation C-band 1.0 degree beamwidth Typical Availability24 hours
The Rainbow radar is currently undergoing an evaluation period of twelve months to confirm its coverage is unhindered in all directions. The location is expected to provide good radar coverage with minimal impact on the radar beam from any obstructions and provide a full 360 degree view. This will be confirmed after the evaluation period. At the end of the 12 month period these notes will be updated.
Weather News
Days soon shorter than nights in Australia
13:52 EDT
Days will only be longer than nights in Australia for another three weeks, before darkness outlasts daylight for six months.
Snapshot from Australia's loneliest little mountain weather station
11:40 EDT
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