Overview
- Acting chief executive Peter Stone said the previous radar colour scheme has been reinstated immediately while broader site improvements roll out in stages.
- The default rain radar now displays reflectivity (dBZ) in the familiar style that shows extreme rainfall or potential hail as very dark red or black.
- Users reported the bureau’s mobile app radar crashing or lagging and the new website showing outdated or blank images during active severe thunderstorm warnings in south‑east Queensland.
- The upgrade launched on October 22 as part of a $4.1 million overhaul that changed colour coding and map features, drawing sharp criticism from Queensland leaders including Premier David Crisafulli and Treasurer David Janetzki.
- Environment Minister Murray Watt sought explanations from the bureau and met with Stone and disaster ministers, and the agency says further adjustments and community familiarisation efforts are planned.