Preparing for Tropical Cyclone Alfred? Here's what to do and where to find sandbags
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to make landfall in south-east Queensland on Thursday and Friday. So now's the time to get yourself ready for the storm.
Queenslanders on high alert as Cyclone Alfred set to make landfall
Millions of residents along Australia’s east coast are on high alert for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred Stirs Wind and Waves Along Australia’s Coast
Australia’s east coast is closely watching Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has been churning and strengthening over the Coral Sea. Although the storm is expected to stay offshore for now, it’s still set to bring gusty winds, rising swells and hazardous surf conditions to Queensland’s heavily populated coastline in the coming days.
Metre of rainfall possible as tropical cyclone Alfred intensifies to category two system
Acting mayor Donna Gates says tropical cyclone Alfred "might be the most significant system" for the Gold Coast since 1954.
Cyclone Alfred approaches Queensland, northern New South Wales
A cyclone is heading for a densely populated part of Australia's coast for the first time in 50 years. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to U-turn towards southeast Queensland, before crossing the coast later in the week.
Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit southeast Queensland – the first in 50 years to strike so far south
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the southeast Queensland coast late this Thursday as a Category 2 storm. The last tropical cyclone to make landfall in the region was ex-Tropical Cyclone Zoe in 1974, half a century ago.
Tracking Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Satellite imagery can help determine the strength, size and cohesion of a storm. The stronger a storm becomes, the more likely an eye will form in the center. When the eye looks symmetrical, that often means the storm is not encountering anything to weaken it.
Why Tropical Cyclone Alfred is about to hook a huge right turn
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to make landfall in southeast Queensland. This is why it's turning towards the coast.
Residents remain alert as Tropical Cyclone Alfred tracks south off Queensland’s coast
Residents are remaining alert with Tropical Cyclone Alfred currently tracking above the Coral Sea around 450 kilometres north-east of Brisbane.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred crossing south-east Queensland
Settled conditions for most of the country, except for in south-east Queensland and northern NSW where Cyclone Alfred is causing chaos.
Cyclone Alfred Prompts Emergency Measures Across Southeast Queensland
A rare and potentially dangerous weather event is unfolding in southeast Queensland, with Cyclone Alfred predicted to make landfall near Brisbane later this week. If the system reaches the coast as expected,
Almost a metre of rain forecast for northern NSW as Tropical Cyclone Alfred looms
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Cyclone Alfred brings destructive winds and rain as it heads towards eastern coast
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Cyclone Alfred to hit Brisbane, Sunshine Coast with severe weather
Millions have been warned to brace for days without power after Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall later this week. The ...
Chris Fagan urges AFL to postpone season opener between Brisbane Lions and Geelong at the Gabba due to Cyclone Alfred
Chris Fagan says the AFL season opener between premiers Brisbane and Geelong on Thursday night has to be postponed due to ...
'Historic' Cyclone Alfred closing in as Queensland, NSW brace for impact
Cyclone Alfred has strengthened to a Category 2 and is expected to make landfall near Brisbane, bringing destructive winds, heavy rain, and dangerous flooding. This video includes ACM-produced ...
Slow-moving and erratic: Why cyclones like Alfred are so hard to predict
Slow-moving tropical cyclones such as Alfred are more likely to wander, while faster-moving cyclones such as Severe Cyclone ...
Cyclone Alfred live updates: Ferries cancelled, shelves stripped bare as storm edges closer
Brisbane's ferries have been moved to safety and their Moreton Bay islands counterparts will soon follow suit as Cyclone ...
Cyclone Alfred forces cruise ships to reroute away from south-east Queensland coast as high tides and dangerous swells approach
Cruise ships have been rerouted away from the south-east Queensland coast as Tropical Cyclone Alfred intensifies, causing ...