Cyclone Alfred, Gold Coast

Evacuation warnings as delayed Tropical Cyclone Alfred starts to lash coast
Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly on Thursday before the category 2 storm makes landfall on Friday afternoon.
Cyclone Alfred: What we know about rare storm nearing Australian coast
Millions of residents have been warned about the risk of life-threatening flooding and dangerous gusts of wind. But what is a cyclone, what kind of threat does it pose and what is being done about it?
The latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Alfred — and when it could reach the coast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to make landfall somewhere between the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast on Thursday.
Residents prepare for the first cyclone in 51 years to hit the Australian coast near Brisbane
Residents are stacking sandbags to protect low-lying properties ahead of a tropical cyclone that is forecast to become the first in 51 years to hit the Australian east coast near Brisbane, the nation’s third-most populous city.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred slows as it approaches the east coast
The window for Gold Coast residents to evacuate is slowly closing. Island communities could be at risk of being inundated by Alfred once he makes landfall. Four million are bracing for impact. Public transport has been stopped,
Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are preparing for the impact of the most southerly cyclone to threaten the region in more than five decades.
Queensland prepares with first cyclone in 51 years set to hit Australian coast near Brisbane
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the coast between the Queensland state capital Brisbane and the tourist city of Gold Coast to the south late Thursday or early Friday.
Cyclone Alfred forces flight cancellations and airport closures along Australia's southeast coast
Cyclone Alfred, a rare Category 2 storm, is causing severe travel disruptions along Australias southeast coast. Airports in Ballina and the Gold Coast have shut down terminals, while airlines like Qantas,
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 has slowed down – here's why that's dangerous
Tropical Cyclone Alfred slowed down on Wednesday and is now expected to make landfall later than expected, which might expose parts of southeast Qld and northeast NSW to severe weather for longer.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday
Residents in South East Queensland and northern NSW are bracing for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with the latest forecast suggesting it will make landfall late Friday or early on Saturday.
Cyclone Alfred: What is making the storm unusual and why are forecasters concerned?
What is making the storm unusual and why are forecasters concerned? - Alfred’s unusual path is a sign of climate change, ...
Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings flooding fears along Gold Coast's 400km canal network
There are 400 kilometres of canals on the Gold Coast – more than in Venice or Amsterdam – and thousands of residents living ...
Tropical Cyclone Alfred impacts 'increasing' as intense rain and winds could coincide with abnormally high tides
The impacts Tropical Cyclone Alfred will have on southeastern Queensland and northeastern New South Wales communities are "increasing", according to the latest Bureau of Meteorology update Thursday ...
Surfer on MSN17h
How Cyclone Alfred Turned Kirra Into 10-Foot Sandy Cathedrals
If you’ve glanced at your social feed over the last two days, you’ve likely been as glued as we have to the series of mind-bending barrels hurling into a corner of Australia courtesy of Tropical ...
Warm oceans, shifting winds: What is the science behind Cyclone Alfred’s strength?
The last time a cyclone struck so far south along Australia’s east coast was in 1974. View on euronews ...
Cyclone Alfred: Everything Queensland and NSW residents need to know
It’s that upper ridge that will change the direction of the cyclone and see it head west, towards the Queensland coast,” Wong says.What has the Queensland government said?Queensland Premier David ...
Chaotic scenes erupt north of Brisbane as residents scramble for supplies, sandbags ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s crossing
Chaotic scenes have erupted north of Brisbane as residents directly in the firing line of Tropical Cyclone Alfred scramble to ...
What airlines are offering travellers as Tropical Cyclone Alfred sparks cancellations
"Virgin Australia’s meteorologists are closely monitoring Tropical Cyclone Alfred," a spokesperson said. For customers flying ...