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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Coast Pulse Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
A global weather radar is a composite view stitching together real-time data from national networks like Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology, the US NOAA, and European services, showing rain, snow and storms across the planet. On Coast Pulse, the live radar above refreshes every few minutes, giving you a world weather map live so you can track approaching systems anywhere.
How does the global radar differ from the Australian radar?
The live radar above blends hundreds of individual stations into a seamless world weather map live, whereas our local Australia weather hub focuses on high-resolution, city-level detail. For a traveller, the global view is perfect for checking if a front is heading toward Sydney or Perth before you pack—especially during school holidays or winter escapes. It covers the same rain/snow intensity colours you see on the Bureau of Meteorology site, but across the entire globe.
What can I actually see on a global weather radar?
You see precipitation echoes: light drizzle (blue), moderate rain (green), heavy rain (yellow/orange) and hail or intense storms (red/pink). Snow shows as white or cyan. The world weather forecast 14 days complements this by telling you how systems will move. For trip planning, pair the global radar with a severe weather warning page if you are heading into a storm-prone region.
Is the global radar as accurate as the local Australian radar?
No. The global radar is a lower-resolution composite. For precise, street-level rain timing in cities like Sydney or Perth, always switch to the local BOM feed linked from our city pages.
Can I see wind or temperature on the live radar above?
No—the radar only shows precipitation. For wind patterns and temperature, use a live satellite map or the world weather forecast 10 days tool, which combines pressure and wind data.
Does the global radar show cyclones and severe storms?
Yes, it captures the rainbands of tropical cyclones and severe thunderstorms. However, for official warnings and track maps, always check the Bureau of Meteorology or the relevant national service.