Mayors from several Gulf region councils, including Croydon Shire and Katter Australia Party leader, Robbie Katter, are advocating for a new doppler weather radar facility to address a significant weather data blackspot in the region. Currently, the lack of radar coverage leaves communities, industries, and the general public reliant on anecdotal information, putting them at a disadvantage during severe weather events. The proposed radar facility could potentially save lives, livestock, and properties by providing accurate and timely weather data for cyclones and severe weather events, helping to reduce risks and improve disaster management and mitigation efforts. Despite the Bureau of Meteorology's assertions that radars are just one part of a broader observing network, the lack of coverage in this region has led to concerns and calls for improved weather monitoring infrastructure.