Dashboard's new storm tracker

City of Moreton Bay has become the state’s first local government to integrate advanced thunderstorm tracking from WeatherWatch into its Disaster Dashboard.

“In partnership with WeatherWatch, we’re proud to be the first Council to introduce real-time thunderstorm risk information into our Disaster Dashboard,” Mayor Peter Flannery said.

“This new feature shows which areas are most at risk from current thunderstorm activity, helping residents prepare for potential impacts.

“The system highlights severe thunderstorms and updates every five minutes using radar imagery from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mt Stapylton station in Brisbane.”

Local Disaster Management Group Chair, Cr Matthew Constance (Div 10) said the new feature ensured residents have the best information it mattered most.

“Residents can click on individual storm cells to see their severity and potential impacts at a glance,” he said.

"In a disaster, it’s vital to know where to turn for reliable information.

“We encourage everyone to monitor the Bureau of Meteorology’s website and app for warnings alongside Council’s Disaster Dashboard for local updates on severe weather, road closures, power outages, evacuation centres and more.”

WeatherWatch Meteorologist and Managing Director Anthony Cornelius said having this information will help plan and prepare.

"Our Storm Intensity mapping combines advanced three-dimensional radar analysis with atmospheric data to identify storms that display the telling signs of severe conditions,” he said.

“Our goal is to make severe weather information accessible and easy to understand.

“Like any weather analysis tool, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution, which is why we recommend using it alongside official weather warnings for the most complete picture."

City of Moreton Bay Disaster Dashboard can be accessed at www.disaster.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/

For more on risks and planning for severe weather visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Disaster-Management

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