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 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 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,
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 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 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.
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
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 Braces for Alfred: First Cyclone Since 1990
Brisbane, Australia hasn't had a direct cyclone landfall in 35 years. Officials warn that Cyclone Alfred could be one of the most destructive storms in decades. Meteorologist Laura Power has all the details.
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: '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 ...
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 ...
Cyclone Alfred nears Queensland, NZ travellers change plans
New Zealanders in Queensland are battening down the hatches or changing their flights home to make a hasty getaway from the ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...