Australia 4-day UV forecast
Sun Protecting Tips
Protect yourself in five ways from skin cancer
- Apply SPF30+ broad spectrum water resistant sun-screen liberally to clean, dry skin, atleast 15 minutes before being exposed to the sun, and reapply at least every two hours when outdoors.
- Put on a broad-brimmed hat that shades your face, neck and ears.
- Wear sun protective clothing that covers as much of your body as possible.
- Seek shade
- Wear wrap-around sunglasses
Avoid going outdoors unprotected between 10am - 3pm when ultraviolet radiation is the strongest.
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Weather News
Driving in heatwaves: Why the temperature on your car dashboard is different to BOM
06:01 EDT
Most Australians know the feeling of opening the car door after it has been parked in the sun on a hot day, and the rush of heat that smacks you in the face.
High temperatures and increased fire danger forecast for all of Victoria until Sunday
05:21 EDT
A heatwave moving towards Victoria from Western Australia will see temperatures rise across the state ahead of increasing fire danger on Friday.
Flooding rain continues in Queensland
14:22 EDT
Rain and thunderstorms have continued to soak northern Queensland during the last 24 hours, with central Australia next in line.
