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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Coast Pulse Hub Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
The live radar above shows real-time rainfall over Gladstone and the Capricorn Coast, drawing on the Bureau of Meteorology’s Gladstone radar (IDR703) in both 512 km and 128 km range views.
What does the Gladstone weather radar cover?
It tracks rain, storms and showers across central Queensland, from the coast to inland ranges.
- Sweeps a 512 km radius around Mount Bardon, reaching Rockhampton to the north and Bundaberg to the south.
- The 128 km zoom (BOM radar Gladstone 128) gives finer detail over the Gladstone urban area, harbour, and southern Curtis Island.
- Coastal showers and thunderstorms – frequent in summer – show up clearly on the loop.
How to read the BOM Gladstone radar loop
Colours on the loop tell you how heavy the rain is and where it’s moving.
- Blue to green: light drizzle or showers (1–4 mm/h).
- Yellow to orange: moderate rain (5–20 mm/h).
- Red: heavy rain (25+ mm/h), often with storms.
- Pink or white: hail or very intense downpours – seek shelter.
- Use the bom gladstone radar loop to see storm movement; the animation updates every 10 minutes.
Is the Gladstone weather radar currently down?
Check the BOM radar status page or the live feed above. Maintenance or lightning can cause brief outages. If the loop shows no data for more than an hour, it may be offline for servicing.
What’s the difference between 512 km and 128 km radar views?
The 512 km view (BOM radar Gladstone 512) covers a huge area – useful for tracking approaching storm bands. The 128 km view gives clearer detail of rain cells directly over Gladstone and its immediate surrounds.
Where can I find the BOM Gladstone radar for severe weather?
The radar is part of the BOM network. For warnings and severe weather tracking, use the live radar above and our severe weather warning page for up‑to‑date alerts.
Sources
For broader national conditions, visit our Australia weather hub or see Brisbane weather. The live radar above is the simplest way to check weather radar Gladstone Qld in real time.