Doppler radar locations
Doppler radars have now been built and are online in the Wheatbelt at Newdegate, South Doodlakine and Watheroo, with each providing a maximum range of 200 kilometres.
Installation of the radars was completed in 2017. The Bureau of Meteorology is responsible for the installation and maintenance of the radars at the three sites in WA's agricultural region.
New Doppler radars will improve coverage across the Western Australian wheatbelt region
DPIRD is committed to acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land and with guidance from the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council, the radars have been given names to reflect Noongar traditions and their function.
- Newdegate - Malkar Waadiny (looking for thunder cloud)
- South Doodlakine - Maar Waadiny (looking for cloud)
- Watheroo - Maar Warbiny Waadiny (looking for billowing cloud)
