Mackay Radar - Rain Rate

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  • Nearby radars are shown with the icon. Click on it to see the currently shown timeframe from that radar.
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  • Data is currently available as far back as March 2005 for this imagery, however we do have older data available upon request.
  • You can click and drag in the 'Intensity Series' to easily select a particular time.
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  • Intensity values are intended to be indicative of activity only.
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  • Images are typically updated every 5 minutes, though some radars, and older data may be at 6 and 10 minute intervals.
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