Tropical Cyclone Alfred heads for coast as Northern Rivers braces for ‘great unknown’
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has turned west and is heading towards Australia’s east coast as residents in NSW’s Northern Rivers region prepare for the “great unknown” of another natural disaster. Alfred is expected to make landfall as a category 2 storm near Brisbane late on Thursday or early Friday,
1000km warning zone: Tropical Cyclone Alfred set to hit millions
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is rapidly approaching Australia’s east coast and millions of people – with some of its effects set to be felt from today, forecasters have warned.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred to lash Queensland and New South Wales, Australia
Significant damage and power outages are possible in the densely populated region of Queensland, where tropical cyclones impacts are not uncommon, but direct landfalls are.
What events have been cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred?
Shows, concerts, sporting events, markets and services are all in doubt as Alfred continues its march towards south-east Queensland.
What we know so far about Tropical Cyclone Alfred — and when it could reach the coast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the south-east Queensland coast later this week, bringing significant wind, rain and coastal impacts.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Track to Hit Australia’s East Coast
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and life-threatening floods are expected after the storm made a sudden shift toward Queensland.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred headed toward 'largely populated' areas between Noosa and NSW
More than 4 million people are in the firing line of Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it tracks towards the south-east Queensland and northern NSW coast. About 20,000 homes in Brisbane alone are at risk of storm surge and flooding impacts associated with the system.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred to hit Brisbane, Sunshine Coast with severe weather
The cyclone was upgraded to a category two system overnight and is expected to turn west “directly” towards the coast of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast later on Tuesday, with it about 560km east of the capital as of that morning.
Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit southeast Queensland—the first in 50 years to strike so far south
If you're in southeast Queensland, brace yourself. 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,
Metre of rainfall possible as tropical cyclone Alfred intensifies to category two system
Alfred's intensity may fluctuate in the coming days, but it is expected to make landfall at category 2 strength late Thursday or early Friday morning. It will be the first time the south-east has been in the direct firing line of a tropical cyclone in several decades.
Cyclone Alfred increases speed as it approaches Queensland coastline
Category two storm dubbed Cyclone Alfred has made its way towards the coast of Queensland. The cyclone has increased in speed, approaching the coastline at a rate of just over 10 kilometres per hour overnight.
Qld residents forced to wait in long queues for sandbags as Tropical Cyclone Alfred predicted to smash Brisbane and Gold Coast
Tens of thousands of residents in New South Wales and Queensland are preparing their homes for the threat of flash flooding ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred's likely landfall.
Wild Weather Amping Up As Cyclone Alfred’s ‘Destructive Core’ Moves Towards The Qld Coast
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has confirmed that evacuation procedures are underway for those in seriously affected areas.
‘Off the charts’: Residents queue ‘hours’ for sandbags, brace for Cyclone Alfred
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has changed direction and is “moving towards” the Queensland coast, while parts of NSW are also under an official cyclone warning.
Panic buying, giant waves as Cyclone Alfred barrels towards coast
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Queensland braces for Cyclone Alfred, damaging winds and rain forecast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is now headed for the southeast Queensland coast, with millions of residents warned to prepare as the storm brings massive waves, isolated rainfalls of up ...
Live updates: Cyclone Alfred bears towards south-east Queensland; Emergency preparations underway; Wild weather forecast for today
The storm has made its forecast turn toward the coast of south-east Queensland, where it is expected to make landfall either late tomorrow or early Friday. Emergency preparations are underway, with ...
Prime minister to meet with disaster teams as Tropical Cyclone Alfred tracks toward Queensland and NSW
The category 2 cyclone is expected to make landfall between the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast tomorrow, with damaging wind ...