Cyclone Alfred, Australia

Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to 'pack a punch' as it edges towards Queensland coast
A senior meteorologist said while the cyclone's movement slowed overnight, that could mean further destruction.
Fringe of Tropical Cyclone Alfred lashes eastern Australia
The fringe of a tropical cyclone started whipping eastern Australia on Thursday (Mar 6), bringing drenching rains and record-breaking waves to a heavily populated region rarely hit by typhoons.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Australians put themselves in danger to ‘sightsee’, threats of $16,100 fine
Videos are emerging across social media of Australians heading to the beach to get a look at the monster waves and storm surge caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred, despite authorities pleading with people to stay away from coastal areas.
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.
Schools closed as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches Australia’s eastern coast
Alfred is expected to become the first cyclone to cross the coast near Brisbane since Cyclone Zoe hit Gold Coast in 1974 and brought widespread flooding
Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are preparing for the impact of the most southerly cyclone to threaten the region in more than five decades.
Schools closed as rare cyclone ‘Alfred’ approaches Australia’s eastern coast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the Queensland state coast somewhere between the Sunshine Coast region and the city of Gold Coast to the south early on Saturday, Bureau of Meteorology manager Matt Collopy said.
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.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred ‘toying’ with Australians on the east coast
Sky News host Chris Kenny discusses the “fury” of Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it slows down approaching the eastern coast of Australia.
Residents prepare as cyclone approaches Australian coast near Brisbane
Residents are stacking sandbags to protect their properties ahead of a tropical cyclone forecast to become the first in 51 years to hit the Australian east coast near Brisbane, the nation’s third-most populous city.
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Schools are closed and public transport has stopped as rare cyclone approaches Australian coast
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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 latest: Forecasters’ worst fears realised as ‘extremely rare’ storm inches towards Australia coast
Cyclone Alfred slowing down could be the worst-case scenario for southeast Queensland, experts warn. The storm is currently ...
Monster 12m waves smash Gold Coast as cyclone delivers king tides
With only hours to spare before Alfred is expected to make landfall, surf conditions across the Gold Coast have become even ...
Coles to close 16 stores as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears, ominous landfall delay warning, staggering damage cost revealed
Coles will close 16 stores today as the cyclone nears. The supermarket giant has asked Australians to be patient with staff ...
Cyclone Alfred: More than 320 flights cancelled at Brisbane Airport
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across South East Queensland and Northern NSW due to dangerous weather caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.