Cyclone Alfred, Australia and Gold Coast

Live: Cyclone Alfred's edge hitting Australia's east coast as it near
The tropical cyclone's western edge is already is already having an effect on Australia's east coast. Weather experts are predicting it will cross the coast early on Friday morning with damaging wind gusts, storms, and heavy rainfall expected to impact a large warning zone spanning Queensland and NSW.
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.
Cyclone Alfred: What we know about rare storm nearing Australian coast
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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: Homes evacuated as parts of Australia prepare for first cyclone in over 50 years
The winds forecast for some densely-populated areas on the Australian coast have been described as "destructive"
Countdown begins as Queensland, NSW brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to make landfall
Millions of residents across Queensland and New South Wales are bracing for wild weather, with the centre of Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to cross the coast on Friday.
Residents prepare as 'rare' Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches 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 on Thursday or early Friday
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 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.
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 ...
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 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...