Cyclone Alfred, Tropical

What's unusual about Tropical Cyclone Alfred, and is climate change affecting how it moves towards the coast?
As south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to cross the coast, an Australian researcher explains what makes this system so unusual.
Australia's east coast braces for cyclone Alfred
Australia's east coast braced on Wednesday for a tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, the country's third-most populous city, as authorities warned thousands of properties were at risk due to strong winds and flash flooding.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: 'Life-threatening' flash flooding warning, as evacuations begin
Queensland and NSW are setting up evacuation centres ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred's expected landfall, as BoM warns it could bring "life-threatening flash flooding".
Tropical Cyclone Alfred could hit city’s CBD
Tropical Cyclone Alfred could hit the Brisbane CBD, with residents warned of a risk conditions similar to the 2022 floods could hit the state.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred to intensify before landfall
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is bearing down on Queensland's southeast coast as a category two system, and could intensify before making landfall on Thursday night.
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.
IAG Update On Tropical Cyclone Alfred
IAG update on Tropical Cyclone Alfred IAG today provided an update on its response and support for customers who may be impacted by
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Evacuations begin ahead of 'life-threatening' weather
QLD Premier David Crisafulli has confirmed that Queenslanders are being evacuated, with a "very small number" already relocated.
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.
Statement On Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is actively preparing the rail network in anticipation of Cyclone Alfred, which is expected to impact
Green Day Cancel Final Australian Show As Cyclone Alfred Bears Down on Queensland
The stadium gig on the Gold Coast slated for Wednesday night (March 5) was the last stop on the Down Under run of the veteran group's "Saviors" tour.
Brisbane Broncos chief executive returns home to support families facing Tropical Cyclone Alfred
With Brisbane players in Sydney, the NRL club is preparing contingencies for loved ones of players and staff back home as ...
Cyclone Alfred storm surge could swamp 20,000 homes, Woolworths enforces product limit, Aussies warned of three disasters
There's fears more than 20,000 homes are at risk from storm surge and flooding as Tropical Cyclone Alfred closes in on ...
‘Cannot be ruled out’: BOM warns Tropical Cyclone Alfred can upgrade to category 3 as storm moves towards Brisbane
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a bleak reminder Tropical Cyclone Alfred could intensify to category 3 as the storm ...
Cyclone Alfred could cross the south-east Queensland coast at high tide in the middle of the night, Premier David Crisafulli says
The category two system is expected to cross sometime late Thursday afternoon into the early hours of Friday, between ...
Panic buying, giant waves as Cyclone Alfred barrels towards coast
The oncoming cyclone sparked panic buying on both sides of the border, while surfers made the most of the storm swell at ...
Cyclone Alfred makes U-turn, millions now in danger: ‘Expect the worst’
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 to 700mm and ...
Weather deteriorates, schools close as Tropical Cyclone Alfred slowly tracks towards northern NSW
Northern New South Wales will likely bear the brunt of the torrential rain and wild winds accompanying Tropical Cyclone ...