2 states on alert over Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Tropical Cyclone Alfred intensifies to category 2 system ahead of turn towards Queensland coast
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 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.
Australia braces for rare tropical cyclone Alfred as residents warned to ‘get out now’
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred forecast to intensify to category 2 system and turn toward Queensland coast today
Modelling shows the system, which is about 550km out to sea, will start heading towards the coast about 4pm before making landfall somewhere between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast later this week.
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.
Cyclone Alfred Upgraded To Category 2, Expected To Head Towards Southeast Queensland Today
Overnight, experts declared that the incoming cyclone had been upgraded from a category one to category two as it heads towards south-east Queensland with sustained winds of 95 kilometres per hour near the centre and gusts up to 130 kilometres per hour.
Major flooding imminent as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches eastern Australia
More than 700 mm of rain could inundate parts of southeast Queensland and northeast NSW later this week as Tropical Cycl
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.
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Cyclone Alfred forces cruise ships to reroute away from south-east Queensland coast as high tides and dangerous swells approach
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Premier Chris Minns urges northern NSW residents to prepare ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred
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TC Alfred to become the first system to cross NSW, south-east Queensland in 50 years
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred barrels towards Brisbane, AFL season opener under threat
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to send rain and strong winds to Brisbane when it makes landfall, and authorities are warning residents to be prepared.