Rainbow radar interest rises during rainfall in Wimmera

The Rainbow radar has become a vital tool for decision-making in the Wimmera region, providing real-time weather information to farmers, residents, and visitors. Since its operation began on March 31, 2020, the radar has filled a critical gap in Australia's weather monitoring network, assisting agricultural activities such as harvesting, spraying, and fertilizer application.

Google Trends data indicates that search interest for the ‘Rainbow BOM radar’ fluctuates in correlation with periods of above-average rainfall. Other weather-related search trends include peaks in interest for rain gauges and steady searches for anemometers, an instrument used to measure wind speed and airflow pressure.