I think most knw our WX reports are atrocious here in Oz, you get used to it & source other avenues to seek out the real WX. I never trust any WX produced by the BOM!
I guess that's why they are called 'forecasts' to save their butt!
Camera's are great for short term stuff, I often 'phone a friend' where I am going get a real assessment of the weather if it looks average!