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.
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".
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 live updates: Cyclone Alfred makes U-turn towards coast
Brisbane's ferries have been moved to safety and their Moreton Bay islands counterparts will soon follow suit as Cyclone Alfred prepares to make an expected sharp curve 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.
Your Tropical Cyclone Alfred questions answered
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred set to make landfall early Friday morning, millions of South East Queensland residents are being told to brace for impact.
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.
Coastal communities prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Concerns are deepening for coastal communities, particularly on the Gold Coast, with updated modelling showing up to six thousand properties could be impacted by Cyclone Alfred. Authorities say it's the 'worst case scenario',
Tropical Cyclone Alfred to intensify before landfall
Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which is bearing down on Queensland’s southeast coast as a category two system, is expected to intensify before making landfall on Thursday night.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred update: severe weather warning for south-east Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is likely to hit north of Brisbane. As of March 4, 2025, the cyclone was sitting at a category 2 whilst offshore near the Sunshine Coast.
Federal government ‘standing ready’ to help ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s landfall
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles claims the federal government is “standing ready” to work with the National Emergency Management Australia to provide “all the help that is required” as Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s arrival.
Cyclone Alfred latest: Rare Category 2 storm nears Australian coast as millions face ‘worst-case scenario’
Rare Category 2 storm nears Australian coast as millions face ‘worst-case scenario’ - Storm is expected to make landfall ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Cyclone Alfred is bearing down. Here’s how it grew so fierce – and where it’s expected to hit
The seas off southeast Queensland are unusually warm, helping Cyclone Alfred intensify as it barrels towards the coast.
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.
Gigs and festivals cancelled as Qld and NSW brace for Cyclone Alfred
Here is your ongoing list of bands and artists cancelling gigs as South-East Queensland braces for Cyclone Alfred.
‘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 ...