Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the south-east Queensland coast later this week, bringing significant wind, rain and coastal impacts.

Brisbane's ferries have been moved to safety and their Moreton Bay islands counterparts will soon follow suit as Cyclone Alfred prepares to make an expected sharp curve towards south-east Queensland.

SYDNEY: A heavily populated stretch of Australia's eastern coast battened down on Tuesday (Mar 4) for what could be the first tropical cyclone to pummel the region in 50 years. Tropical Cyclone Alfred was swirling about 550km east of major city Brisbane,

Shows, concerts, sporting events, markets and services are all in doubt as Alfred continues its march towards south-east Queensland.

Cyclone Alfred is heading towards the Australian coast, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain and prompting calls for residents to take the threat seriously.

As Tropical Cyclone Alfed approaches South East Queensland, Gold Coast residents are recalling the most extreme weather events to hit the city, including devastating cyclones and more recently, a mini tornado.

Travellers have been warned to watch for updates amid the impending landfall of severe Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Gold Coast residents are being urged to get ready for Tropical Cyclone Alfred which is expected to have significant impacts on the Gold Coast in the

Tropical Cyclone Alfred will take a sharp turn towards the west on Tuesday, putting it on course to hit eastern Australia.

David Crisafulli has provided an update on Tropical Cyclone Alfred with the Premier calling on Queenslanders to continue to prepare for this "very rare event".