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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Oz Reviewly Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
The live radar above shows real-time precipitation for Newcastle, NSW, covering a 512 km range with updates every six minutes. It helps you track approaching rain, storms, and showers across the Hunter region and central coast.
What does the Newcastle weather radar show?
The radar is operated by the Bureau of Meteorology from a site near Newcastle Airport. It detects rain, hail, and drizzle within a 512 km radius. The image refreshes every six minutes, giving you a near‑current picture of rainfall intensity and movement. Use it to see if wet weather is heading your way.
How do you read the Newcastle radar?
Colours indicate rainfall intensity: light blue for light drizzle, green for moderate rain, yellow and orange for heavy rain, and red for very heavy rain or hail. The radar loop shows where rain has moved over the past hour. Dark‑blue patches are often ground clutter or interference, not rain.
How often is the Newcastle radar updated?
The radar image updates every six minutes. The loop on the live radar above shows the past hour of rainfall movement, so you can see if rain is approaching or clearing.
What do the colours on the radar mean?
Light blue indicates light drizzle, green is moderate rain, yellow/orange is heavy rain, and red is very heavy rain or hail. Use the colour scale on the radar image for reference.
Does terrain affect the Newcastle radar?
Yes. Hills and mountains can block the radar beam, causing gaps in coverage over the far‑western Hunter. The radar is most accurate within 150 km of the site.
Sources
For broader conditions, visit our Australia weather hub or check the Sydney weather page. Stay alert to severe weather warnings if storms develop.