What this activity will show you 1 What this activity will show you How to find out what the weather will be like, locally or further afield.

Who will use this activity? 2 Who will use this activity? People wanting to get up to date weather information so they can plan their day or an outdoor activity.

An internet connection. 3 What you’ll need A Desktop PC or laptop. A Mobile device like a tablet or mobile phone. An internet connection.

4 Using Online services Information about local, national and even international weather is available on the internet.

Using weather websites 5 Using weather websites To go to a website from your browser e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, Mozilla firefox or Opera Search for it in the address bar: Or use the google search box. Many weather websites also have an App.

Using Google Just do a search: 6 Using Google Just do a search: Type in “weather Melbourne” to get the current weather.

Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) 7 Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) On the BOM website you can find out about weather warnings, learn about Indigenous weather knowledge, check long-term rainfall patterns and even watch the weather patterns moving on the radar loop.

Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) 8 Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)

9 Weatherzone Weatherzone is the main provider of value-added meteorological services in Australia. They provide services to television stations, major websites and mobile phone companies.

10 WillyWeather WillyWeather is a feature rich weather app that includes BoM radar and satellite, detailed wind, rain, tide, swell and UV forecasts, as well as moon phases, and sunrise and sunset times.

11 WillyWeather

Getting more information 12 Getting more information Many other websites have details about the weather: abc, skynews and tourist websites. To find out about weather for travel look at travel guides, tourist information or local weather sites.