BOM Weather App flood warning notifications

The BOM Weather app provides live, local and from the trusted source.

Learn how to download the BOM Weather App, and set up warning notifications for up to 3 locations on your phone or device using the video, step-by-step instructions or fact sheet. Warning notifications can include notifications for flood, fire weather, heatwave, marine wind, severe thunderstorm, severe weather, tropical cyclone, and tsunami.

Download the BOM Weather App

Download the app at http://www.bom.gov.au/app/ for access to hourly and 7-day forecasts, radar and warnings – wherever you are. It's free and ad free on mobile and tablet devices, with widgets so you can see the weather at a glance.

Set up warning notifications to your phone

(Source: Bureau of Meteorology)

Step-by-step instructions

Follow the 5 simple steps below to set up BOM Weather App warning notifications on your phone.

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Step 1. Open the BOM Weather app and click on the small menu (three lines) in the top right corner.
Step 2. Select ‘Notifications’ to check or change your notification settings.
Step 3. Set up to 3 locations. And remember, if you’re travelling update your location to get notifications for that area.
Step 4.  Customise warnings for each location. Choose one many or all – it’s up to you.
Step 5. Open your phone or device settings and enable BoM notifications.